Last Stop on Market Street
Del la Pena, M. (2015) Last stop on market street. New York, NY: Penguin Books.
Every Sunday CJ and his Nana take the bus across town to Market Street. On one particular day, CJ is not happy with the trip because it is raining outside. He questions his Nana as to why they have to wait in the rain and why they don’t have a car. Nana’s imagination is very vivid. As they travel on the bus to Market Street, she challenges CJ to use his senses to appreciate the wonders around him everyday life that he normal takes for granted.
I loved this book! I recommend it to anyone who has or had a special bond with their grandparents. But, I must be honest, it made me a little envision of CJ and Nana’s relationship. I unfortunately did not have that with my grandparents. It translates well with the brilliant colors and vivid use of words. A wonderful testiment to the bond between grandparents and grandchilden. Nana’s interpretation of the world around her is transmitted to CJ and he is able to finally appreciate the beauty surrounding him.
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