Funny Bones - by Duncan Tonatiuh (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"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 Josae Guadalupe (Lupe) Posada (1852-1913) ... [and] have become synonymous with Mexicos Daia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival. Juxtaposing his own art with that of Lupe's, author Duncan Tonatiuh brings to light the ... life and work of a man whose art is beloved by many but whose name has remained in obscurity"--Amazon.com.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A <i>New York Times </i>Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2015</b> <br><b>A Robert F. Sibert Award Winner <br> A Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book</b> <br><b>An ALA/ALSC Notable Children's Book</b> <p/><b>Discover the story behind José Guadalupe Posada's iconic Día de Muertos skeletons in this fascinating picture book from award-winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh</b> <p/><i>Funny Bones </i>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 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 Día de Muertos festival. <p/> 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. <p/> 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>**STARRED REVIEW** <br> "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."-- "Publishers Weekly"<br><br>**STARRED REVIEW** <br> "Playful but informative, this picture book offers a fascinating introduction to the artist and his work."-- "Booklist"<br><br>**STARRED REVIEW** <br> "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."-- "School Library Journal"<br><br>**STARRED REVIEW** <br> "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."-- "Kirkus Reviews"<br><br>"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."-- "The New York Times Book Review"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Duncan Tonatiuh</b> was born in Mexico City and grew up in San Miguel de Allende, in the historical state of Guanajuato, Mexico. Duncan Tonatiuh studied writing and illustration at Parsons The New School for Design in New York City. His illustrations are inspired by the ancient Mixtec art. Duncan's first book, <i>Dear Primo: A Letter to my Cousin</i>, won a Pura Belpré Illustration Honor; <i>Diego Rivera: His World and Ours</i> won the Pura Belpré Illustration Award and the Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award; <i>Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote: A Migrant's Tale</i> was featured on the front cover of <i>USA Today</i>, received a Pura Belpré Illustration Honor for illustration and narrative and the Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children Book Award; <i>Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and her Family's Fight for Desegregation</i>, received a Pura Belpré Illustration Honor, a Robert F. Sibert honor for best informational book, and the Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children Book Award; <i>Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras</i> was named a <i>New York Times Best</i> Illustrated Boook, won the Robert F. Sibert award for best informational book, earned a Pura Belpre Illustration Honor, and the Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children Book Award. Duncan currently lives in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, with his wife and child. <br>
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