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Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras by Tonatiuh, Duncan

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Condition
Very Good
A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ...
Binding
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
1419716476
Book Title
Funny Bones : Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras
Item Length
11.2in
Publisher
Abrams, Inc.
Publication Year
2015
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
0.7in
Author
Duncan Tonatiuh
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Topic
People & Places / Mexico, Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Non-Religious, Art / Drawing, Art / History, Biography & Autobiography / Art, Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage
Item Width
9.3in
Item Weight
18.8 Oz
Number of Pages
40 Pages

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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'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. 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. 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. "Playful but informative . . . a fascinating introduction to the artist and his work." Booklist (Starred Review) "Artistically beautiful and factually accessible . . . effectively blends artistic and political content for young readers." Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Abrams, Inc.
ISBN-10
1419716476
ISBN-13
9781419716478
eBay Product ID (ePID)
209722866

Product Key Features

Book Title
Funny Bones : Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras
Author
Duncan Tonatiuh
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
People & Places / Mexico, Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Non-Religious, Art / Drawing, Art / History, Biography & Autobiography / Art, Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage
Publication Year
2015
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages
40 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
11.2in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
9.3in
Item Weight
18.8 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Ne546.P6t65 2015
Grade from
First Grade
Grade to
Fifth Grade
Reviews
**STARRED REVIEW** "Tonatiuh skillfully blends his own distinctive style of digital collage and hand drawings not only to highlight events in Posada's life, but also to add whimsical elements by introducing contemporary calaveras. He incorporates amusing, thoughtful exercises for young readers into the narrative, prompting them to interpret the messages behind Posada's artwork... Tonatiuh further marks himself as a major nonfiction talent with this artistically beautiful and factually accessible offering that effectively blends artistic and political content for young readers.", **STARRED REVIEW** "A wealth of biographical and contextual information... it's a valuable introduction to Posada that will leave readers thinking about the process of creating art and the social impact it can have.", STARRED REVIEW "Playful but informative, this picture book offers a fascinating introduction to the artist and his work.", **STARRED REVIEW** "Playful but informative, this picture book offers a fascinating introduction to the artist and his work.", Befitting its subject, the book communicates through its visual aesthetic. Tonatiuh integrates images of Posada's old-school calaveras with his own illustrations, done in the sophisticated style that has won him acclaim...It's wonderful to see the nuts and bolts of an artist's work presented so that children can understand the painstaking work involved in anything that looks cool and effortless., **STARRED REVIEW** "The beautifully expressive Day of the Dead-inspired illustrations on heavy paper pages sport borders of bones, grinning skeletons, and Tonatiuh's signature figures shown in profile, influenced by the ancient Mexican art of his ancestors. Simple yet effective sentences accompany step-by-step images detailing the artistic processes that Posada learned as a printer's apprentice... A stunning work, with great possibilities for lesson plans or tie-ins with Day of the Dead.", Tonatiuh further marks himself as a major nonfiction talent with this artistically beautiful and factually accessible offering that effectively blends artistic and political content for young readers., The beautifully expressive Day of the Dead-inspired illustrations on heavy paper pages sport borders of bones, grinning skeletons, and Tonatiuh's signature figures shown in profile, influenced by the ancient Mexican art of his ancestors... A stunning work, with great possibilities for lesson plans or tie-ins with Day of the Dead.
Copyright Date
2015
Lccn
2014-042319
Dewey Decimal
769.92
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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