Book · 2015 · City and town life
Last Stop on Market Street
Why people recommend it
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson is a heartwarming, award-winning picture book that follows a young boy and his grandmother on a bus ride through the city, finding beauty and wonder in everyday surroundings. On The Book Review podcast episode titled The Birth of the Animal Rights Movement, host Pamela Paul mentioned the book illustrated by the guest during her sign-off, celebrating Christian Robinson's extensive portfolio of picture books including Last Stop on Market Street among her personal favorites. Host Pamela Paul also mentioned the award-winning book illustrated by the guest earlier in the episode, noting that Christian Robinson had collaborated with author Matt de la Peña to win a Newberry medal for the work. Finally, Pamela Paul brought up the book that originated from an illustration by the guest, prompting a discussion about how the beloved story first came to life. Through these mentions on The Book Review, the podcast honored the creative partnership behind Last Stop on Market Street and its lasting impact on children's literature.
Who recommended it
- Pamela Paul Recommended
Pamela Paul — 3 mentions
“he's also Illustrated books by authors such as Julie fogliano Matt De laena with whom he won a Newberry medal for the book Last Stop on Market Street”
“Let's Talk About Last Stop on Market Street which won a Newbury medal for the author Mata laena and you of course did the illustrations and it sort of stemmed from an idea of yours”
“Christian Robinson is the author and illustrator of you matter and another and the illustrator of many many pictures books including some of my favorites Leo a ghost story last stop on Market Street and Harlem's little Blackbird among many others”