Author:Matt de la Peña,Christian Robinson
"Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt, CJ, you're a better witness for what's beautiful."
CJ begins his weekly bus journey around the city with disappointment and dissatisfaction, wondering why he and his family can't drive a car like his friends. Through energy and encouragement, CJ's nana helps him see the beauty and fun in their routine.
This beautifully illustrated, emotive picture book explores urban life with honesty, interest and gratitude.
Last Stop on Market Street has won multiple awards and spent time at the number one spot in the New York Times Bestseller List.
These are wonderful books from a wonderfully inventive writer and illustrator
—— Philip Ardagh , The Big IssueA delightful story with a funny end. This is a delightful book that shoots off on a captivating adventure. In much the same way young children's play takes fast, imaginative and sometimes bizarre twists, this book does the same as dog creates a cast of crazy characters and sets off on a journey.
The illustrations are fab and duck's final creation at the end a laugh out loud moment.
Even in a golden age for illustrated children's books, Louise Yates stands out as a superb artist and storyteller
—— A. N. Wilson , Reader's DigestA fun and suspenseful story in itself. But the real joy of this picture book is that it is so inspiring. It is illustrated in pencil crayon (with a touch of watercolour) and every image is a work in progress, suggesting the potential for any reader to follow suit. And there is comedy in the pictures
—— Nicolette Jones , The Sunday TimesDog Loves Drawing shows a much-loved character in a whole new light.
—— Maternity and Infant magazine...a well produced book on a classic theme...the simple line-drawings may provide inspiration to try their own hand at following Dog's example.
—— Martin Axford , School Librarian MagazineVere's signature vibrant colours and thick black lines brilliantly accompany the dynamic text, touching on some difficult themes with lightness and zeal... this is a great example of a humorous anthropomorphic picture book working perfectly as a platform to showcase some very serious issues.
—— Library MiceThis deftly told story shows how important it is to say sorry, and to compromise - and how that will get rid of the grumps in the best possible way.
—— Parents in TouchA fabulously colourful tale of compromise, tolerance and realising your own shortcomings. It's a story that invites children to acknowledge their own emotions and embrace their own weaknesses.
—— Picture Books BloggerA hilarious book with a twist in the tale about getting, and getting rid of, the grumps, Grumpy Frog subtly teaches the importance of being kind to all.
—— Parent TalkBestselling author and illustrator Ed Vere is back with a new picture book. Grumpy Frog follows the amphibian as he learns about compromise, friendship and the power of analogy. He may even manage to get rid of his grumpiness!
—— Baby LondonThe lilting text and gorgeous spreads of snowy landscapes in pastel shades, with touches of bolder colours, create a magical atmosphere that is perfect for this carefully crafted fairy tale. The story gently touches on themes of self-perception and facing your fears. This is a stunningly beautiful debut picture book from two sisters who first discovered a love of stories and fables through the tales told to them by their Polish grandmother.
—— CarouselIt's a classic in the making, real new talent, original, and set in a perfect fairy tale world. What more could you want from a bedtime story?
—— It's All About StoriesHad I owned this book as a little girl, I would have read it over and over, looking for hidden details.
—— From Britain With Love