Book Review by Pat Enciso
Review Source: De Colores
Book Author: Matt de la Peña
Last Stop on Market Street is a stunning contribution to the legacy and future of book art and storytelling for children; no wonder, then, that it has won a Newbery Award, Caldecott Honor, and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor. With distinctive, poetic text by Matt de la Peña and evocative illustrations by Christian Robinson, Last Stop on Market Street reveals the creative potential of a powerful cross-cultural author-illustrator partnership. In words and pictures, it embraces substantive diversity in children’s literature, diversity that not only helps us see ourselves and one another, but that also asks that we make our world anew. Continue reading.
Spanish edition available: Ultima parada de la calle market
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña
Illustrator: Christian Robinson
Published by Penguin on January 8th 2015
Genres: Banned Books, Economic Class, Friendship
Pages: 32
Reading Level: Early Childhood, Grade K
ISBN: 9780698173347
Review Source: De Colores: The Raza Experience in Books for Children
Also by this author: Love, Milo Imagines the World
Synopsis: Winner of the 2016 Newbery MedalA 2016 Caldecott Honor BookA 2016 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor BookA New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of 2015A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of 2015
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 Pena’s vibrant text and Christian Robinson’s radiant illustrations.
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