On Market Street

By Arnold Lobel, Anita Lobel (Illustrator)

Explore a whimsical market where shopkeepers embody their wares from A to Z.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Embark on a whimsical journey down Market Street, where a boy seeks the perfect gifts for a friend. Each shopkeeper, ingeniously crafted from their own merchandise, offers a unique surprise from apples to quilts. Discover a world where imagination and artistry collide, inviting you to ponder what treasures lie behind each letter of the alphabet. Will the boy find the perfect present, or will the market's wonders lead him to unexpected discoveries? Dive into this enchanting adventure and let your curiosity guide you through a vibrant tapestry of creativity.

From the publisher

Have you ever seen a man dressed entirely in playing cards? Or a girl wearing a lollipop dress? Then take a stroll through a most unusual market in this Caldecott Honor Book created by Anita Lobel and Arnold Lobel.

Here is a world of wonders, from A to Z. Inspired by seventeenth-century French trade engravings, Anita Lobel’s brilliant paintings of the shopkeepers on Market Street—each composed of his or her wares—will provide blissful hours for all who join the Lobels on an unforgettable shopping spree. “In a delightful and unusual book, a boy trots down Market Street buying presents for a friend, each one starting with a letter of the alphabet. Every letter is illustrated by a figure ingeniously composed of, for instance, apples or wigs or quilts. The notion is original, and the sum total enjoyable and unique.”—The Horn Book

A Caldecott Honor Book, a New York Times Best Illustrated book, an ALA Notable Book, and a Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor Book for Illustration

Supports the Common Core State Standards