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Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras

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

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Availability:In StockContributor:Duncan TonatiuhAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2015-08-25Pages:40
Language:EnglishPublisher:Harry N. AbramsISBN-13:9781419716478ISBN-10:1419716476UPC:9781419716478Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & Autobiography, Holidays & CelebrationsBook Topic:Art, Cultural, Ethnic & Regional, Other, NonreligiousAward:2015 Kirkus Prize Finalist - Young Readers Award|2016 Orbis Pictus Award Honor Book - Children's Nonfiction Award|2016 Pura Belpre Award Honor Book - Illustrator Award|2016 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award Winner - Children's Book AwardSize:11.10 x 9.20 x 0.50 inchesWeight:1.1618Product ID:SCD8ZF84NC
Discover the story behind José Guadalupe Posada's iconic Día de Muertos skeletons in this fascinating picture book from award-winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh.

A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year
A Robert F. Sibert Medal Winner
A Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book
An ALA/ALSC Notable Children's Book

Funny Bones tells the story of how calaveras came to be. The amusing figures are the creation of Mexican artist José Guadalupe (Lupe) Posada (1852-1913). Lupe learned the art of printing at a young age and soon had his own shop. In a country that was not known for freedom of speech, he drew political cartoons, much to the amusement of the local population but not to the politicians.

While he continued to draw cartoons, he is best known today for his calavera drawings. They have become synonymous with Mexico's Día de Muertos festival. Calaveras are skeletons performing all sorts of activities, both everyday and festive: dancing in the streets, playing instruments in a band, pedaling bicycles, promenading in the park, and even sweeping the sidewalks.

They are not intended to be frightening, but rather to celebrate the joy of living and provide humorous observations about people. Author and illustrator Tonatiuh relates the pivotal moments of Lupe's life and explains the different artistic processes he used.

Juxtaposing his own artwork with Lupe's, Tonatiuh brings to light the remarkable life and work of a man beloved by many but whose name has remained in obscurity.

"Playful but informative . . . a fascinating introduction to the artist and his work." ―Booklist (Starred Review)

"Artistically beautiful and factually accessible . . . effectively blends artistic and political content for young readers." ―Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
Language:EnglishPublisher:Harry N. AbramsISBN-13:9781419716478ISBN-10:1419716476UPC:9781419716478Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & Autobiography, Holidays & CelebrationsBook Topic:Art, Cultural, Ethnic & Regional, Other, NonreligiousAward:2015 Kirkus Prize Finalist - Young Readers Award|2016 Orbis Pictus Award Honor Book - Children's Nonfiction Award|2016 Pura Belpre Award Honor Book - Illustrator Award|2016 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award Winner - Children's Book AwardSize:11.10 x 9.20 x 0.50 inchesWeight:1.1618Product ID:SCD8ZF84NC
Duncan Tonatiuh was born in Mexico City and grew up in San Miguel de Allende, in the historical state of Guanajuato, Mexico. His books, including A Land of Books, Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns, and The Princess and theWarrior, have received many awards over the years. He lives in San Miguel with his wife and children but travels to the United States often.
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Awards

🏆 2015 Kirkus Prize Finalist - Young Readers Award|2016 Orbis Pictus Award Honor Book - Children's Nonfiction Award|2016 Pura Belpre Award Honor Book - Illustrator Award|2016 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award Winner - Children's Book Award

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Duncan Tonatiuh

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