Emergency Quarters - Carlos Matias

nAuthor 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. n nErnesto 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.n nEvery 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? n