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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...
| Main Author: | Tonatiuh, Duncan, |
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| Other Authors: | Posada, José Guadalupe, 1852-1913,, Manilla, Manuel,, Abrams Books for Young Readers, |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
Abrams Books for Young Readers,
2015.
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| Physical Description: |
40 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm. |
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| Online Access: |
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| Summary: |
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. The book includes an author's note, bibliography, glossary, and index. |
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| Item Description: |
Book also features art by Jose Guadalupe Posada and Manuel Manilla. Includes bibliographical references (page 39) and index. 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. The book includes an author's note, bibliography, glossary, and index. Accelerated Reader LG 5.1 0.5. Accelerated Reader AR LG 5.1 0.5 178804. Text in English. Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award, 2016. Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor, 2016. Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children Honor, 2016. Américas Award Honorable Mention, 2016. Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award, 2016. |
| Physical Description: |
40 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm. |
| Awards: |
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award, 2016. Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor, 2016. Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children Honor, 2016. Américas Award Honorable Mention, 2016. Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award, 2016. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (page 39) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781419716478 1419716476 9781518211317 1518211313 9780605941502 0605941505 9781518118647 151811864X |