# Books like Last Stop on Market Street

**10** books similar to *Last Stop on Market Street* by Matt de la Peña (Picture Book · 610L · grades K–3), matched on shared themes, shared award lists, genre, and reading level. Every pick is grade-appropriate (a reading-level match, not just a topical one) and links to where it is assigned in US schools.

**Themes:** grandparent relationship, urban community, gratitude, poverty and dignity, public transit
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## Similar books

- [Corduroy](https://readinglist.school/book/corduroy) by Don Freeman _(600L · Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Common Core State Standards (ELA) list, same genre (Picture Book), and a close reading level (600L vs 610L).
- [The One and Only Ivan](https://readinglist.school/book/the-one-and-only-ivan) by Katherine Applegate _(570L · Grades 3–7)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list (+1 more shared list), a close reading level (570L vs 610L), and the same era (2010s).
- [Heart and Soul](https://readinglist.school/book/heart-and-soul-the-story-of-america-and-african-americans) by Kadir Nelson _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award list, same genre (Picture Book), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [I'm Going to Sing, Black American Spirituals, Volume Two](https://readinglist.school/book/im-going-to-sing) by Ashley Bryan _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award list, same genre (Picture Book), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [Let it Shine](https://readinglist.school/book/let-it-shine-three-favorite-spirituals) by Ashley Bryan _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award list, same genre (Picture Book), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [Nelson Mandela](https://readinglist.school/book/nelson-mandela) by Kadir Nelson _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award list, same genre (Picture Book), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [Radiant Child](https://readinglist.school/book/radiant-child-the-story-of-young-artist-jean-michel-basquiat) by Javaka Steptoe _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award list, same genre (Picture Book), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [Thank a Farmer](https://readinglist.school/book/thank-a-farmer) by Maria Gianferrari _(Grades K–2)_ — Shares themes of gratitude, same genre (Picture Book), and overlapping grades (K–2).
- [The Bell Rang](https://readinglist.school/book/the-bell-rang) by James E. Ransome _(Grades K–5)_ — Both on the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award list, same genre (Picture Book), and overlapping grades (K–5).
- [Sarah, Plain and Tall](https://readinglist.school/book/sarah-plain-and-tall) by Patricia MacLachlan _(660L · Grades 3–5)_ — Both on the Newbery Medal list (+1 more shared list) and a close reading level (660L vs 610L).

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