Last Stop on Market Street book cover
Pre K - 3
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Last Stop on Market Street

By Matt de la Peña

Illustrator: Christian Robinson

#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 Peña’s vibrant text and Christian Robinson’s radiant illustrations.

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State Awards

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  • California
    • ACL Distinguished Books, 2014
  • Illinois
    • Monarch Award, 2018
  • Washington D.C.
    • Capitol Choices Reading List, 2016
  • Wisconsin
    • Charlotte Zolotow Award, 2016
    • Picture This!, 2015
  • Kansas
    • E.B. White Read-Aloud Award, 2015
  • Kentucky
    • Bluegrass Book Award, 2016-2017
    • Bluegrass Book Award, 2016
  • North Carolina
    • North Carolina Children's Book Award, 2016
  • Pennsylvania
    • Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, 2016-2017
  • Massachusetts
    • ReadBoston, 2016
  • Texas
    • Triple Crown Awards, 2016-2017
  • Virginia
    • Virginia Readers' Choice Award, 2016-2017
  • Washington
    • Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award, 2016
  • New York
    • NYC Reads 365 Reading List

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