★ “Like still waters, de la Peña and Robinson’s story runs deep. ★ “This celebration of cross-generational bonding is a textual and artistic tour de force.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

The voices of CJ and his grandmother carry the story along in subtle point and counterpoint so that at this book’s quiet close you feel like you’ve been listening to a song.” - The Boston Globe “The sharp illustrations-in bold, and cheerful primaries-get CJ’s restless energy and curious postures exactly right. celebration of the joys of service, the gifts of grandmothers and the tenderness that the city can contain.” - The Washington Post Christian Robinson’s angular, bright illustrations are energetic and vibrant. “Matt de la Peña’s warmhearted story is musical in its cadences. “That material poverty need not mean spiritual or imaginative poverty becomes beautifully clear in the quietly moving pages of ‘Last Stop on Market Street,’ a picture book by Matt de la Peña filled with Christian Robinson’s vibrant naïf illustrations.” - The Wall Street Journal “It’s also the warmth of their intergenerational relationship that will make this book so satisfying, for both young readers and the adults sharing it with them.” - The New York Times The Huffington Post Best Overall Picture Book of the YearĪ Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearĪ Chicago Public Library Best Book of the YearĪ New York Public Library 100 Books for Reading & Sharing PickĪ Miami Herald Best Children’s Book of the YearĪ Raleigh News & Observer Best Children’s Book of the Year

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 Peña’s vibrant text and Christian Robinson’s radiant illustrations.Ī New York Times Notable Children’s Book of the YearĪ Wall Street Journal Best Book of the Year 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. But today, CJ wonders why they don’t own a car like his friend Colby. 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.Įvery Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town.

A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book

Last stop on market street grade level