Emergency Quarters
Emergency Quarters by Carlos Matias is a picture book published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2024, featuring 40 pages in English. This engaging story follows a young boy named Ernesto, who is excited to navigate the city on his own. Each day, his mother gives him a quarter for emergencies, but as he walks to school, he faces the challenge of resisting the allure of tempting local treats.
Readers will find a playful exploration of choices and the concept of money as Ernesto encounters various distractions, from baseball cards to arcade games. The narrative captures the essence of childhood experiences and the balance between responsibility and enjoyment. With illustrations by Ezra Jack Keats Award-winning artist Gracey Zhang, this book presents a relatable tale that resonates with themes of family and social experiences.
Official synopsis Publisher
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 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
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Emergency Quarters” about?
Who is the author of “Emergency Quarters”?
When was “Emergency Quarters” published?
What is the ISBN for “Emergency Quarters”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
