Last Stop on Market Street
| AUTHOR | Robinson, Christian; de la Pea, Matt; de la Pea, Matt et al. |
| PUBLISHER | G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers (01/08/2015) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
#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
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Century
One of The Atlantic's 65 Essential Children's Books 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. "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 Times
On Sundays, CJ and his nana ride the bus across town to their stop on Market Street. But today, CJ's not happy about it. Today, he's wondering out loud why they have to wait in the rain and why they don't have a car like his other friends. But it's Nana who opens young CJ's 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 Peña and Christian Robinson comes a brilliant celebration of the love between a grandmother and her grandson.
A USA Today Bestseller
Winner of the Newbery Medal
A Caldecott Honor Book
A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Century
One of The Atlantic's 65 Essential Children's Books 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. "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 Times
On Sundays, CJ and his nana ride the bus across town to their stop on Market Street. But today, CJ's not happy about it. Today, he's wondering out loud why they have to wait in the rain and why they don't have a car like his other friends. But it's Nana who opens young CJ's 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 Peña and Christian Robinson comes a brilliant celebration of the love between a grandmother and her grandson.
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780399257742
ISBN-10:
0399257748
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Picture Book)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
32
Carton Quantity:
24
Product Dimensions:
8.80 x 0.40 x 10.60 inches
Weight:
0.86 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Price on Product,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Values & Virtues
Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Poverty & Homelessness
Juvenile Fiction | Family - Multigenerational
Grade Level:
Preschool
- Kindergarten
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
3.3
Point Value:
0.5
Interest Level:
Lower Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
E
Library of Congress Control Number:
2014019913
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publisher marketing
#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
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Century
One of The Atlantic's 65 Essential Children's Books 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. "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 Times
On Sundays, CJ and his nana ride the bus across town to their stop on Market Street. But today, CJ's not happy about it. Today, he's wondering out loud why they have to wait in the rain and why they don't have a car like his other friends. But it's Nana who opens young CJ's 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 Peña and Christian Robinson comes a brilliant celebration of the love between a grandmother and her grandson.
A USA Today Bestseller
Winner of the Newbery Medal
A Caldecott Honor Book
A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Century
One of The Atlantic's 65 Essential Children's Books 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. "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 Times
On Sundays, CJ and his nana ride the bus across town to their stop on Market Street. But today, CJ's not happy about it. Today, he's wondering out loud why they have to wait in the rain and why they don't have a car like his other friends. But it's Nana who opens young CJ's 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 Peña and Christian Robinson comes a brilliant celebration of the love between a grandmother and her grandson.
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Illustrator:
Robinson, Christian
Christian Robinson likes to stay indoors on rainy days and look out the window while drinking a big cup of hot cocoa. He has illustrated this book, as well as a few others, while staying indoors on rainy days. Christian lives in San Francisco, which has more fog than rain. You can visit him online at www.theartoffun.com.
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