Last Stop on Market Street

#1 New York Times Bestseller
A USA Today Bestseller
Winner of the Newbery Medal
A Caldecott Honor Book
A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book

This award-winning modern classic--a must-have for every child's 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.

Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty--and fun--in their routine and the world around them.

This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share, and comes to life through Matt de la Pe a's vibrant text and Christian Robinson's radiant illustrations.

Author: Matt de la Peña
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published: 01/08/2015
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 10.60h x 8.80w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780399257742


Award: E.B. White Read Aloud Award - Honor Book
Award: Kentucky Bluegrass Award - Nominee
Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award - Nominee
Award: Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children - Recommended
Award: Newbery Medal - Winner
Award: Caldecott Medal - Honor Book
Award: Coretta Scott King Award - Honor Book
Award: Cybils - Finalist
Award: Charlotte Zolotow Award - Honor Book