by Matt de la Peña
After church, CJ and his nana ride the bus to its last stop on Market Street. It is a rainy day, and CJ is not excited to be making this weekly trip. He expresses his complaints to his grandmother, who lovingly helps him to see the beauty surrounding them. By the time they arrive at the soup kitchen where they volunteer, his attitude has changed. He is thankful once again.
As the saying goes, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." This holds true in Last Stop on Market Street. Early elementary school students will be able to identify with how CJ is feeling. It's raining, he's on the bus, and he's feeling sorry for himself. Every child needs a nana in their life to help them realize how blessed they are and how they can make a difference in the world by helping others. Kudos to Matt de la Peña for writing a book with this message!
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Author, Matt de la Peña's website: http://mattdelapena.com/
Illustrator, Christian Robinson's website: http://theartoffun.com/
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