Last stop on Market Street

Peña Matt De la, & Robinson, C. (2015). Last stop on Market Street. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Summary:

CJ and his nana were walking around in the street and started telling his nana that why did they have to walk to and why they couldn't get a car. His nana makes him realize that the things in this world are seen differently by many people. When they were in the bus nana opened his eyes by telling pointing out that some people don't know the world through their eyes but with their ears. Sometimes things might look better on the other side, but what is essential is that you see the beauty of the world around him.

Strength:

Appreciating the beauty around you and enjoying the small moments in life. Many things can be perceived differently, if you pay attention to the details that are important. This book will teach the children to appreciate the world they live in and see it with different eyes.

Award:

Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book (2016)

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Booktrailer:

https://youtu.be/zk6CWvW_5-s