User:Aespinal04/sandbox/Last Stop on Market Street

Last Stop on Market Street  is a children's picture book by American author Matt de la Peña and illustrator Christian Robinson. Last Stop on Market Street was published by G.P. Putnam's in 1st hard copy 2015.

Description
Last Stop on Market Street  is a small format book measuring 8.70(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.40(d. This picture book is for children ages from 3 to 5 years old.

Plot
[Last Stop on Market Street] ,According to Penguin Random House 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.

Critical Reception
Terri Perper in the School Library Journal states "In this beautiful, magical tribute to an intergenerational relationship between a boy and his grandmother, CJ and his Nana take the bus home after church on sundays, unlike some of his friends, who jump in their family cars and drive away. CJ’s envy is understandable, but Nana’s positive outlook on the many advantages of their journey soon influences CJ to view his trip differently" Linda Sue Park in The New York Times book review states that "Robinson’s simple shapes, bright palette and flat perspective belie a sophisticated use of acrylic and collage. His cityscape is diverse and friendly, without neglecting the grittiness: litter, graffiti, security grilles and a soup kitchen — CJ and Nana’s destination" Thom Barthelmess in the article Booklist statesthe connection of how the nana see people on the bus "A tattooed man checks his cell phone. An older woman keeps butterflies in a jar. A musician tunes and play his guitar. At last the pair arrive at the titular destination and proceed to the soup kitchen where, upon recognizing friendly faces, CJ is glad they came to help. Robinson’s bright, simple, multicultural figures, with their rounded heads, boxy bodies, and friendly expressions, contrast nicely with de la Pena’s lyrical language, establishing a unique tone that reflects both CJ’s wonder and his nana’s wisdom. The celebratory warmth is irresistible, offering a picture of community that resonates with harmony and diversity."

Awards

 * **Winner of the 2016 Newbery Medal
 * A 2016 Caldecott Honor Book
 * A 2016 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book
 * A New York Times Bestseller
 * Finalist for the 2014 E.B. White Read-aloud Book Award
 * A Winter 2014-2015 Kids’ Indie Next Pick