Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the dead Calaveras

Name: Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the dead Calaveras
Brand: Dreamscape Media
Availability: InStock
Author: Duncan Tonatiuh
ISBN: 9781520011417

Author: Duncan Tonatiuh

Narrator: Armando Duran

Unabridged: 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Dreamscape Media

Published: 04/19/2016

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Biographical

Synopsis

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 Jose 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 Dia 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.

About Duncan Tonatiuh

Duncan Tonatiuh is an award-winning Mexican-American author and illustrator. His books include the Pura Belpre Honor Award winners Dear Primo, Diego Rivera, and Pancho Rabbit and the Sibert Honor Award winners Separate Is Never Equal and Funny Bones. Born in Mexico, he graduated from Parsons School of Design in New York City. He is inspired by Pre-Columbian art, and his aim is to create images and stories that honor the past in a way that is relevant today.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jon

Excellent book on the work of Mexican artist José Guadalupe (Lupe) Posada (1852–1913).......more

Goodreads review by Samantha

A picture book biography of Jose Guadalupe Posada who is well known for his calavera (skull/skeleton) artwork. His artwork is very much tied to the el Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations every year on November 1-2 and this book provides biographical info about the artist, info on the holid......more

Goodreads review by Abigail

Mexican expatriate author and artist Duncan Tonatiuh, whose picture-books include folkloric retellings such as The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes, and biographies such as Danza!: Amalia Hernández and El Ballet Folklórico de México, turns in this informative and beautiful b......more

Goodreads review by David

3.75 I love learning about culture and so I am definitely glad I read this one. The artwork was really interesting and it helped me learn more about a holiday I had only some familiarity with. Posada's original artwork is very interesting and I just wish there was more to this book.......more