Carlos Matias

Emergency Quarters -- Carlos Matias, Hardcover

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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, cheeky tale perfect for fans of Matt de La Peña, Antwan Eady, and Jacqueline Woodson.

Ernesto has waited his whoooole life to become a niño 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
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Published: 05/28/2024
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.80w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780063271456
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/26/2024
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2024
Booklist 05/01/2024 pg. 54

Product Tags:

Ages 4-8, Carlos Matias, Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction, Concepts, Cooking & Food, Family, Gracey Zhang, Grades 1-3, Hardcover, Juvenile Fiction, Katherine Tegen Books, Money, Mothers and sons, Parents, PreK

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