Last Stop on Market Street — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
A USA Today Bestseller
Winner of the Newbery Medal
A Caldecott Honor Book
A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Century
This award-winning modern classic—a must-have for every child’s home library—is an inclusive ode to kindness, empathy, gratitude, and finding joy in unexpected places, and celebrates the special bond between a curious young boy and his loving grandmother.
On Sundays, CJ and his nana ride the bus across town to their stop on Market Street. But today, CJ’s not happy about it. Today, he’s wondering out loud why they have to wait in the rain and why they don’t have a car like his other friends. But it’s Nana who opens young CJ’s eyes and shows him the real beauty in the world around them—the spirit of the bustling city, the music in everyday life, and the magic of their often overlooked neighbors.
From award-winning talents Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson comes a brilliant celebration of the love between a grandmother and her grandson.
Frequently asked questions
Is Last Stop on Market Street appropriate for a 7-year-old?
There is no violence in the book. The story is gentle and focuses on themes of beauty and appreciation in everyday life, suitable for young readers. No scary content is present in the book. The story is uplifting and focuses on the positive experiences of the characters, making it suitable for children.
Does Last Stop on Market Street have violence?
There is no violence in the book. The story is gentle and focuses on themes of beauty and appreciation in everyday life, suitable for young readers.
Does Last Stop on Market Street have scary content?
No scary content is present in the book. The story is uplifting and focuses on the positive experiences of the characters, making it suitable for children.
Does Last Stop on Market Street have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book. The narrative focuses on a boy's experiences during a bus ride with his grandmother, without any mention of religious practices or beliefs.
Does Last Stop on Market Street have racial/cultural content?
The book addresses themes of race and class through the experiences of a young African-American boy and his grandmother as they navigate their urban environment. It highlights diversity and the beauty found in different communities.
Does Last Stop on Market Street have profanity?
There is no profanity in the book. The language used is suitable for a young audience and does not include any inappropriate words.
Does Last Stop on Market Street have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative focuses on personal experiences and community rather than environmental issues.
Does Last Stop on Market Street have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is appropriate for children and does not include any scenes of a sexual nature.
Does Last Stop on Market Street have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a grandmother and grandson but does not promote traditional or modern gender roles as a central theme.
Does Last Stop on Market Street have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book 'Last Stop on Market Street.' While there is a mention of a character named Emma who identifies as LGBTQ+ in a game review, this content does not pertain to the book itself.
