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40 pages : colored illustrations ; 28 cm

Elementary Grade

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.

Posada, José Guadalupe, 1852-1913 -- Juvenile literature.

Posada, José Guadalupe, 1852-1913. (OCoLC)fst00068175

Engravers -- Mexico -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

Human skeleton in art -- Juvenile literature.

Engravers. (OCoLC)fst00912438

Human skeleton in art. (OCoLC)fst01903534

Mexico. (OCoLC)fst01211700

Biography. (OCoLC)fst01423686

Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637

9781419716478 (hardcover)

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