Summary: This story is about a Nana and her grandson, CJ, who asks his Nana many questions about Market Street. But, with each question, his Nana is able to help CJ see the beauty of the world around them.
Summary of Professional Reviews: This book has received many award, the Caldecott honor book, the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book, and the Newbery Medal Winner. Among those awards, the Horn book online guide gave this book a rating of 1. This "quietly remarkable book" is a "composed collage of illustrations showing a glamour-free urban setting." “This celebration of cross-generational bonding is a textual and artistic tour de force” according to the Kirkus review.
Review by Madie Henderson: This book was very different from many of the other children's books I've read. It demonstrates an urban setting and it "beauty where you never even thought to look." Also, I really enjoyed the message this book gives to readers, a young boy who wants things he doesn't have, but his Nana teaches him that their is so much more to having than to give. I also enjoyed the ending when CJ and his Nana were in a soup kitchen and realize that he "was glad we came."
This book would be useful when teaching… Teachers could use this book in a variety of ways. For starters, teach students about the gift of giving verse wanting everything. Giving back to the community is better than any gift. Also, encourage students to share any experiences they've had working in the community whether it's in a soup kitchen like CJ or another event. Have a discussion or a quick write about why we should be involved in helping out our community?
Summary of Professional Reviews: This book has received many award, the Caldecott honor book, the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book, and the Newbery Medal Winner. Among those awards, the Horn book online guide gave this book a rating of 1. This "quietly remarkable book" is a "composed collage of illustrations showing a glamour-free urban setting." “This celebration of cross-generational bonding is a textual and artistic tour de force” according to the Kirkus review.
Review by Madie Henderson: This book was very different from many of the other children's books I've read. It demonstrates an urban setting and it "beauty where you never even thought to look." Also, I really enjoyed the message this book gives to readers, a young boy who wants things he doesn't have, but his Nana teaches him that their is so much more to having than to give. I also enjoyed the ending when CJ and his Nana were in a soup kitchen and realize that he "was glad we came."
This book would be useful when teaching… Teachers could use this book in a variety of ways. For starters, teach students about the gift of giving verse wanting everything. Giving back to the community is better than any gift. Also, encourage students to share any experiences they've had working in the community whether it's in a soup kitchen like CJ or another event. Have a discussion or a quick write about why we should be involved in helping out our community?