Emergency Quarters

Author Carlos Matias and Ezra Jack Keats Award-winning illustrator Gracey Zhang deliver a stunning picture book based on a finalist in the New York Times Metropolitan Diary "Best of the Year," about a young boy in the city who tries his best to avoid spending his precious quarters on tempting local treats in case of an "emergency." A poignant, playful tale for fans of Matt de La Pe?a, Antwan Eady, and Jacqueline Woodson.

Ernesto has waited his whoooole life to become a ni?o grande. A big boy. Now he's finally old enough to walk the six blocks to school without his parents.

Every morning, his mom hands him a shiny new quarter and reminds him they're for emergencies. If Ernesto needs her, she's only a pay phone call away. But each day reveals a tempting new treat to enjoy with his friends: crisp packs of baseball cards, arcade games, hot tamales, and fresh juices! Ernesto has the coins jingling in his pocket, so how will he choose to spend them?

Author: Carlos Matias
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Published: 05/28/2024
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.80w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780063271456