Last Stop on Market Street

ISBN: 0399257748

Author: de la Pe?a, Matt

Condition: New

#1 New York Times BestsellerA USA Today BestsellerWinner of the Newbery MedalA Caldecott Honor BookA Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor BookA Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the CenturyOne of The Atlantics 65 Essential Childrens BooksThis award-winning modern classic-a must-have for every childs home library-is an inclusive ode to kindness, empathy, gratitude, and finding joy in unexpected places, and celebrates the special bond between a curious young boy and his loving grandmother."This gentle, artfully illustrated tale of a boy and his grandmother offers a thoughtful introduction to adult themes like race, poverty and disability."-The New York TimesOn Sundays, CJ and his nana ride the bus across town to their stop on Market Street. But today, CJs not happy about it. Today, hes wondering out loud why they have to wait in the rain and why they dont have a car like his other friends. But its Nana who opens young CJs eyes and shows him the real beauty in the world around them-the spirit of the bustling city, the music in everyday life, and the magic of their often overlooked neighbors.From award-winning talents Matt de la Pea and Christian Robinson comes a brilliant celebration of the love between a grandmother and her grandson.

• This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share