Milo Imagines The World
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A compelling, tender, timely story from an award-winning picture book duo, set in a bustling city, which shows that we are all more alike than we are different.
Matt de la Peňa Books
Matt de la Peña's work is celebrated for its profound exploration of the human experience, often focusing on themes of adolescence and the search for identity. His writing is known for its emotional honesty and its ability to capture the complexities of human relationships. Through his distinct literary style, he engages readers of all ages, offering stories that are both thought-provoking and memorable. His approach to storytelling is characterized by meticulous character development and a keen insight into their inner lives.
A Nation's Hope: the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The magnificent, inspiring story of an AMERICAN SPORTS HERO, by Newbery Award-winning author Matt de la Pena. On the eve of World War II, African-American boxer Joe Louis fought German Max Schmeling in a bout that had more at stake than just the world heavyweight title. For much of America, their fight came to represent America’s war with Germany. This elegant and powerful picture book biography centers on this historic fight in which the American people came together to celebrate our nation’s founding ideals. New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book Award Booklist Editor's Choice Best Books of 2011 School Library Journal Best Books of 2011
"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.
This jacketed picture book pairs Newbery Winner Matt de la Pe a and Pixar artist Ana Ram rez with the celebrated Pixar Studios film , Coco. Featuring a beautiful original story based on the characters of the film, as well as vibrant stylized artwork, this title is sure to appeal to readers of all ages.
Praise for Love: A Winter 2017-2018 Kids' Indie Next Top Pick ? De la Peña's prose poem speaks right to young children. . . . People often talk to children about love; in these pages, they can see and feel what it's like. And there's plenty for everybody.-Publishers Weekly, starred review ? From the moment prose and art appear in the opening spread, de la Peña and Long usher readers into a patient, pensive meditation on love. . . . Timely, timeless, and utterly necessary.-Kirkus Reviews, starred review Newbery Award-winning De la Peña offers a lyrical ode to love in this stirring picture book. . . . In De la Peña's lines, love becomes not just an emotion between people but a feeling suffusing the world.-Booklist Long and Matt de la Peña . . . hit the mark with Love . . . a gentle, poetic picture book about love in all circumstances, even the tough ones.-Shelf Awareness ? This heartfelt and sensitively rendered picture book meditation begs to be shared and discussed with children . . . Spread the love.-School Library Journal, starred review
Last Stop on Market Street and Carmela Full of Wishes Box Set
- 72 pages
- 3 hours of reading
The perfect gift for every occasion--the complete collection of picture books from Newbery Medal- and Caldecott Honor-winning duo Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson The bestselling and award-winning team of Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson have brought readers two new classics with Last Stop on Market Street and Carmela Full of Wishes. Lyrically written and vibrantly illustrated, these moving and timely picture books deserve a spot on every bookshelf. Packaged together for the first time, this boxed set is the perfect addition for any growing library and a must-have for readers young and old.
From the Newbery Medal-winning author of Last Stop on Market Street comes this moving picture book about the perils of perfectionism. Lucas goes to the perfect school in the perfect neighborhood. And when he gets perfect grades, he feels like he fits right in. But life at home is not so perfect. His dad’s old work truck keeps breaking down. His mom works long hours at her job at the diner. And Lucas has to share his small room with his baby sister. One night, Lucas is awakened by a strange light, which he follows all the way to the place where the perfect people live. Everything there is more beautiful than he could have imagined. But the longer Lucas stays, the more he wonders what it really means to be perfect. Does it mean never making mistakes? Does it mean rejecting his bustling neighborhood and his loving family? And what’s so great about being perfect, anyway? From award-winning talents Matt de la Peña and Paola Escobar comes this heartwarming, uplifting picture book about a boy, at home in two worlds, discovering what it means to be at home with himself.
From a Newbery Medal-winning author and a New York Times bestselling illustrator comes a deeply moving ode to the complexity and uniqueness of every child. In profound, uplifting verse and sumptuous artwork, beloved creators Matt de la Peña and Corinna Luyken explore the endless possibilities each child contains: A young dancer may grow into a computer coder; a basketball player might become a poet; a class clown may one day serve as an inspiring teacher; and today’s quiet empath might be tomorrow’s great leader. Here's a profound and uplifting new classic with an empowering message for readers of all ages: Your story is still being written.
An Instant New York Times Bestseller! In their first collaboration since the Newbery Medal- and Caldecott Honor-winning Last Stop on Market Street, Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson deliver a poignant and timely new picture book that's sure to be an instant classic. When Carmela wakes up on her birthday, her wish has already come true--she's finally old enough to join her big brother as he does the family errands. Together, they travel through their neighborhood, past the crowded bus stop, the fenced-off repair shop, and the panadería, until they arrive at the Laundromat, where Carmela finds a lone dandelion growing in the pavement. But before she can blow its white fluff away, her brother tells her she has to make a wish. If only she can think of just the right wish to make . . . With lyrical, stirring text and stunning, evocative artwork, Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson have crafted a moving ode to family, to dreamers, and to finding hope in the most unexpected places.
