Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children
2016 · Children's Fiction · Recommended
About This Book
Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty—and fun—in their routine and the world around them.
This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share, and comes to life through Matt de la Pena's vibrant text and Christian Robinson's radiant illustrations.
This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share, and comes to life through Matt de la Pena's vibrant text and Christian Robinson's radiant illustrations.
Awards
Charlotte Zolotow Award
2016 · Picture Book Text · Honor Book
Coretta Scott King Award
2016 · Illustrator · Honor Book
Kentucky Bluegrass Award
2016 · Grades K-2 · Nominee
North Carolina Children's Book Award
2016 · Picture Book · Nominee
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award
2016 · Picture Book · Nominee
Caldecott Medal
2016 · Picture Book · Honor Book
Newbery Medal
2016 · Children's · Winner
Cybils
2015 · Fiction Picture Book · Finalist
E.B. White Read Aloud Award
2015 · Picture Book · Finalist
E.B. White Read Aloud Award
2015 · Picture Book · Honor Book
Junior Library Guild
2015 · Selection
