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 Jose̹ 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...

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 Jose 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...

Scare up some frightful fun! Sharon Bowers shows you how to add a ghostly thrill to Halloween parties, kids' birthdays, and scary movie nights with more than 70 easy-to-make recipes for terrifying treats, wicked brews, and spooky savories. The irresistible ickiness of Monster Eyeballs, Swamp Creature Toes, Ghost Lollipops, Bandaged Fingers, and many more deliciously ghoulish goodies will delight partygoers of all ages. Get ready for a ghastly great...

"Trick or treat--what a spooky surprise! Who is that with the glow-in-the dark eyes?"

Discover the little-known story of Mexican artist Jose Guadalupe Posada in this 2016 Sibert winner.-- It 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 Jose 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...

"Includes jokes, limericks, knock-knock jokes, tongue twisters, and fun facts about different fruits, vegetables, chocolate, popcorn, ice cream, and more, and describes how to write your own knock-knock jokes and how to create your own joke book"--Provided by publisher.

"Includes jokes, limericks, knock-knock jokes, tongue twisters, and fun facts about baseball, basketball, football, hockey, golf, and more, and describes how to write your own jokes"--Provided by publisher.

"Includes jokes, limericks, knock-knock jokes, tongue twisters, and fun facts about Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and other holidays, and describes how to create your own funny greeting cards"--Provided by publisher.

Naomi's ability to talk to animals take a back seat when she discovers the body of the local Clown Association's president is found face down in his kibble.The lead clown featured in the local Founder's Day parade is found murdered near a dumpster and no witnesses as to how he got there. When the owner of her favorite restaurant who is accused of his murder, Naomi's hackles rise. With the mayoral race looming on the horizon and sketchy behavior parade...

Poems and pictures introduce twenty different dinosaurs, describing the habits, characteristics, and environment of each.