Last Stop on Market Street - Reading Comprehension Questions
by Matt de la Peña
About This Book
"Last Stop on Market Street" is a heartwarming story about a young boy named CJ and his grandma who take a bus ride across town every Sunday after church. As they travel, CJ has questions about why they don’t have a car, why they don’t have the latest gadgets, and why they always get off in a less shiny part of town. Instead of just answering his questions, Grandma helps him see the beauty in their journey and the people around them. This book is not only a fun read but also teaches kids about gratitude, kindness, and finding joy in everyday life. It shows them that happiness can be found in unexpected places and that every experience, even the ones that seem ordinary, can be special. The bond between CJ and his grandma is such a lovely reminder of how family can help us see the world differently. Plus, the colorful illustrations bring the city to life, making it a delightful experience for both kids and parents.
How WeRead Helps
With "Last Stop on Market Street," WeRead provides some great tools to help you dive deeper into the story with your child. You’ll find age-appropriate questions that spark curiosity, like “What do you think CJ feels when he’s on the bus?” or “Can you spot something beautiful in your neighborhood?” These questions can help your child think about the story and connect it to their own life. WeRead also highlights key vocabulary words to focus on before you start reading, which can help expand your child’s language skills. As you read, you’ll get dialogic reading prompts that encourage back-and-forth conversation, like asking your child to describe what they see in the pictures or how they would feel in CJ’s shoes. This interactive approach makes the reading experience more engaging and helps your child develop important thinking and communication skills.
What You'll Get with WeRead
- Age-appropriate questions for kids ages 3-9
- Pre-reading vocabulary highlights so you know which words to focus on
- Dialogic reading prompts that encourage conversation
- 100+ curated children's books with expert-designed questions
Key Vocabulary
bus, grandma, city, church, iPod, routine
Sample Questions
- Who rides the bus together?
- What does CJ want to own?
- Where do they go every Sunday?