Last Stop on Market Street

Gr K-2—In this beautiful, magical tribute to an intergenerational relationship between a boy and his grandmother, CJ and his Nana take the bus home after church on Sundays, unlike some of his friends, who jump in their family cars and drive away. CJ's envy is understandable, but Nana's positive outlook on the many advantages of their journey soon influences CJ to view his trip differently. A man with a guitar on the bus provides a concert that certainly can't compare to listening to music on a car radio. When CJ wonders why a blind man can't see, Nana reminds him that "some people watch the world with their ears." Nana's commentary inspires CJ and listeners to find the beauty in the mundane and the treasure in the trivial. This gem is enhanced by Lizan Mitchell's sensitive narration, inviting listeners to take a seat behind CJ and Nana until they reach their stop.