Funny bones : Posada and his Day of the Dead calaveras
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Author
Published
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2015.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
40 pages : colored illustrations ; 28 cm.
Status
Oliver La Farge - Children's Picture Books
769.92 Ton
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769.92 Ton
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Southside - Children's Picture Books
769.92 Ton
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769.92 Ton
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Published
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2015.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 5.1, 1 Points
Level 5.1, 1 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 39) and index.
Description
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. The book includes an author's note, bibliography, glossary, and index.
Target Audience
Elementary Grade.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,LG,5.1,0.5,178804.
Language
Text in English.
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