Emergency Quarters

By Carlos Matias

An Ezra Jack Keats Award Honor Book

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?

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GMZ9SQJQ
• ISBN13: 9798855185591
• Release Date: May 2024
• Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books
• Length: 39 Pages
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3