{"product_id":"funny-bones-posada-and-his-day-of-the-dead-calaveras","title":"Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the story behind José Guadalupe Posada's iconic Día de Muertos skeletons in this fascinating picture book from award-winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Robert F. Sibert Medal Winner\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn ALA\/ALSC Notable Children's Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eFunny Bones\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Playful but informative . . . a fascinating introduction to the artist and his work.\" ―\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e(Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Artistically beautiful and factually accessible . . . effectively blends artistic and political content for young readers.\" ―\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e(Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e\r","brand":"Duncan Tonatiuh","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44442566230252,"sku":"9781419716478","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781419716478.jpg?v=1720687764","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/funny-bones-posada-and-his-day-of-the-dead-calaveras","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}