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.

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• ISBN: 9781419716478
• Author: Tonatiuh, Duncan
• Published: 2015 , Harry N. Abrams
• Themes: day of the dead, Death
• Descriptors: Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Information Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mexico, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)
• No. of pages: 40