Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras
Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras
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Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras

Written and illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh
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6 - 10
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Aug 25, 2015
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Funny Bones tells the story of how the amusing calaveras—skeletons performing various everyday or festive activities—came to be. They are the creation of Mexican artist José Guadalupe (Lupe) Posada (1852–1913). In a country that was not known for freedom of speech, he first drew political cartoons, much to the amusement of the local population but not the politicians. He continued to draw cartoons throughout much of his life, but he is best known today for his calavera drawings. They have become synonymous with Mexico’s Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival. Juxtaposing his own art with that of Lupe’s, author Duncan Tonatiuh brings to light the remarkable life and work of a man whose art is beloved by many but whose name has remained in obscurity.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781419716478
    Publication Date
    August 25, 2015
    Publisher
    Abrams, Harry N., Inc.
    Page Count
    40
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    6 - 10 years

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