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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’

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Discover the story behind José Guadalupe Posada’s iconic Día de Muertos skeletons in this fascinating picture book from award-winning creator... Read more

    Publisher: Abrams
    Publication Date: 1/25/2015 12:08:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9781419716478, 978-1419716478
    ISBN10: 1419716476

    Number of Pages: 40

    Children & Teen , Children's Non-Fiction

    Description

    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’

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