It's simple, and relatable, and it opens ones eyes to beauty in a miraculous way. My daughter loves it and I couldn't recommend it enough. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Matt de la Peña's prose was lyric and Christian Robinson's illustrations were beautiful. Through energy and encouragement, CJ's nana helps him see the beauty and fun in their routine. The grandma and grandson both talk like "how come we don't gotta car?" Read "Last Stop on Market Street" by Matt de la Peña available from Rakuten Kobo. Ages 8-12. For parents out there to write a negative review because of how this grandmother and grandson speak is, to my mind, quite ridiculous. There are no notices for this title yet. Thanks! It finds beauty in unexpected places, explores the difference between what’s fleeting and what lasts, acknowledges inequality, and testifies to the love shared by an African-American boy and his grandmother.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review“De la Peña and Robinson here are carrying on for Ezra Jack Keats in spirit and visual style. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2020, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2019. This beautifully illustrated, emotive picture book explores urban life with honesty, interest and gratitude. Teach Your Dragon Manners: Train Your Dragon To Be Respectful. Would you like us to take another look at this review? Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. There are much better books out there if you want realistic diversity. This one is a definite skip. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? It is the story of everyone of us. Will these two attached but mismatched cherries decide to separate? The perfect gift for every occasion--the complete collection of picture books from Newbery Medal- and Caldecott Honor-winning duo Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson The bestselling and award-winning team of Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson have brought readers two new classics with Last Stop on Market Street and Carmela Full of Wishes. CJ's voice is so real, and the Nana who spurs CJ to see the beauty of the city jumps off the page. Newberry Award winning tale of one boy's journey home from church with his grandmother on the bus. Since it was first published in 1964, Whistle for Willie has delighted millions of young readers with its nearly wordless text and its striking collage artwork depicting the story of Peter, who longs to whistle for his dog. ), service, kindness, and optimism. You've successfully reported this review. on October 20, 2020. How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Christian Robinson's uplifting palette and culturally diverse cast brightens the rainy-day backdrop.”—Shelf Awareness, starred review"Bright colors and streamlined shapes keep the urban setting and its denizens cheerful, emphasizing the positive message.”—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books“This story is full of figurative language and the art provides a distinct contemporary feel to support this urban story.”—SLC.