{"product_id":"funny-bones-posada-and-his-day-of-the-dead-calaveras-9781419716478","title":"Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras","description":"\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003e​New York Times \u003c\/i\u003eBest Illustrated Children's Books of 2015\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Robert F. Sibert Award Winner \u003cbr\u003e A Pura Belpr  Illustrator Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn ALA\/ALSC Notable Children's Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the story behind Jos  Guadalupe Posada's iconic D a de Muertos skeletons in this fascinating picture book from award-winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eFunny Bones \u003c\/i\u003etells the story of how calaveras came to be. The amusing figures are the creation of Mexican artist Jos  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 that of the politicians. He continued to draw cartoons, but he is best known today for his calavera drawings. They have become synonymous with Mexico's D a de Muertos festival. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 as well as provide humorous observations about people. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Award-winning author and illustrator Duncan 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tonatiuh, Duncan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/25\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harry N. Abrams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419716478\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.16lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.10h x 9.20w x 0.50d","brand":"Duncan Tonatiuh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39719024427083,"sku":"9781419716478","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1697\/6715\/products\/img_93b78d37-bc77-4d35-b921-1fa2f73b978e.jpg?v=1648654641","url":"https:\/\/blackbookstore.com\/products\/funny-bones-posada-and-his-day-of-the-dead-calaveras-9781419716478","provider":"Black Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}