The reason I chose to make a text-to-text connection is because I feel that when people are trying to educate and share Mexican culture, El Día de Los Muertos is often used as one of the main holidays in Mexican culture. The original is still their favourite though, the youngest loves the part where the dog falls apart and they have to try and put him back together. Sometimes you could recognize them as political figures by their facial hair or the way they were dresse. I would want to emphasize what kind of things are included in the Mexican cultures. As he grew up, he started drawing pictures of caleveras (skeletons) that became widely admired and seen by the Mexican people. This book contains some of Posada’s work and reflective questions. Also, there is a page at the end of the book where it asks the reader to think about how Jose, if he was still alive today, would draw calaveras based on today's society. For this book I decided to make a text to text connection. Lupe was a talented artist. Good quality. skeletons! I would recommend this book for anyone! A collection of the perennially popular Funny Bones books by Allan Ahlberg Celebrate thirty years of Funnybones with the spooky A Brilliant Bone-rattling Collection which contains three stories from Allan Ahlberg's, iconic children's picture book series about skeletons: … A great introduction to Posada (Don Lupe Posada), who created calaveras, the skeletons prominent in Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations. This award winning picture book tells us about the life of Mexican artist Jose Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913) and his work. It's classic. Be the first to ask a question about Funny Bones. Partnered with his wife they have written dozens. Aesthetically beautiful, the narrative is accessible and insightful, giving the reader the context for Posada’s work in relation to the politics of Mexico and the Day of the Dead traditions. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2019, Fab collection of books- I read these when I was a little girl and now reading it to my 3 year old son who loves the books as much as I did. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction and lives in Sussex. Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2012, A fun collection of three stories. People called him Lupe. Funny bones by Janet and Allan Ahlberg is one of my most favorite childhood books!! There was a problem loading your book clubs. It told about Posada and his day of the dead Calaveras. The classic and beloved Funnybones by children's book superstars Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Paperback – International Edition, November 23, 2010, Paperback, International Edition, November 23, 2010. Unable to add item to List. Lupe, as everyone called him, learned the art of printing at an early age as an apprentice and then went on to own his own printing company where he created political cartoons that spoke out on the injustices he saw were occurring at the time. Lupe starting doing drawings for the small local paper, including political cartoons. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. This book has gone to the charity shop. Calaveras are cartoon skeletons who are depicted (often humorously) as returning to celebrate with their families during el Dio de Muertos. To see what your friends thought of this book, Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras. Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras is written and illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh. I would use this book for the upper elementary grades such as 4th and 5th grade because of the length of the text and the book's features of having places for dialogue and more text to read within the illustrations. Because of Jose's beautiful drawings of calaveras are still admired and used today during celebrations as he continues to be one of the symbols for El Dia de Muertos. by Harry N. Abrams. A fascinating biography that will be a must-read picture book for Day of the Dead units and readers of all ages interested in biographies of highly creative and resourceful individuals. However, this book is informative and interesting - and afterwards it did leave a smile on my face. Posada continues to be known for these images thanks to other Mexican artists like Diego Rivera who investigated who had drawn the etchings. Welcome back. Really badly written and a real disappointment as a lover of the original. A collection of the perennially popular Funny Bones books by Allan Ahlberg Celebrate thirty years of Funnybones with the spooky A Brilliant Bone-rattling Collection which contains three stories from Allan Ahlberg's, iconic children's picture book series about skeletons: The Ghost Train, Bumps in the Night and Skeleton Crew. Lupe was soon recognized for these prints more than any of the rest of his work. Posada wasn't known outside of Mexico until some years after his death, when American painter Jean Charlot wrote an essay about him and edited a catalog of his work, thus bringing Posada to the attention of the world.