Last Stop on Market Street

A young boy spends the day with his grandmother, exploring their neighborhood and learning about the beauty in unexpected places.

5.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 19,035 ratings

32 pages· 775 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD610L

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Bookroo's summary

Every Sunday, CJ rides the bus with his grandma, questioning why they lack what others have. Through her wisdom, he discovers beauty in their routine and the world around them. As they journey through the city, CJ learns to see life through a lens of gratitude and wonder, guided by his grandmother's gentle insights. What hidden joys will he uncover in the places he least expects?

From the publisher

A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things. By the author of the celebrated picture book A Nation’s Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis.

Awards

Newbery Medal (2016)Coretta Scott King Honor (2016)Caldecott Honor (2016)

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Words: 775
Reading age: 3–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD610L

Themes & topics

Books about Coretta Scott King Award Winners Books about family Books about city and town life Books about homelessness and poverty Books about buses

What readers & critics say

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“This is a book that makes me think everyone needs a grandmother like Nana. She sees the positive in all of the hard things in life. Her grandson has so many questions about why they don't have certain things, like a car, and she has the perfect answer of how to see that what they have is enough. She also shows him how to find beauty when life doesn't seem beautiful.”

Mom of Boys

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