‘You‘re handsome and all, but too skinny for me!‘
‘You‘re handsome and all, but too skinny for me!‘
Funny Bones is a rich resource for exploring art, culture, and history. The book supports literacy skills by analyzing the blend of biography and history, encouraging students to explore how illustrations enhance storytelling.
Duncan Tonatiuh‘s Funny Bones is a fascinating blend of biography, history, and art. With its distinctive, folk-inspired illustrations and engaging narrative, the book introduces readers to Posada‘s life, his artistic process, and the cultural significance of his work. Tonatiuh seamlessly incorporates historical context, making it both educational and entertaining.
This would be a great book to have throughout the year but especially to celebrate this holiday because it goes into in-depth about making prints as well
NF Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras | Duncan Tonatiuh 2015
This book shows lots of the traditions of the Day of the Dead and some of the preparation it takes to fulfill this celebration. This book also embraces you within Mexican culture showing you so much about why they do this and the things that keep this holiday alive.