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100 1 $aTonatiuh, Duncan.
245 10$aFunny bones :$bPosada and his Day of the Dead calaveras /$cDuncan Tonatiuh.
246 30$aPosada and his Day of the Dead calaveras
260 $aNew York :$bAbrams Books for Young Readers,$c2015.
300 $a40 p. :$bcol. ill. ;$c28 cm.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 39) and index.
520 $aFunny 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.
521 1 $aAges 6-9.
521 $aElementary Grade.
546 $aText in English.
586 $aALSC Notable Children's Books-Middle Readers, 2016.
586 $aOrbis Pictus Award for Children's Nonfiction Honor Book, 2016.
586 $aPura Belpre Award for Illustrator Honor Book, 2016.
586 $aRobert F. Sibert Informational Book Award for Children's Book Winner, 2016.
586 $aKirkus Priz, 2015.
600 10$aPosada, José Guadalupe,$d1852-1913$vBiography$vJuvenile literature.
650 0$aEngravers$zMexico$vBiography$vJuvenile literature.
650 0$aHuman skeleton in art$vJuvenile literature.