An Ames boy decided to use his saved up money from chores to help other children.The Ames Library reported the story on their Facebook page."Lots of money," said Lalo Nunez-al-Faisal, 5. "Quarters, one dollar."They said Nunez-al-Faisal came to the library Wednesday and presented his "Give" jar as a gift to the library. Inside the jar was $18.59."For the last year he has been saving part of his chore money and decided to give it to the library to replace lost children's books. What a kind thing to do! Thanks, Lalo, for being a super star," wrote the library on Facebook."I think that maybe we had a book fall in the snow or something and he was worried about books," said Lalo's mother Jehan Faisal.He earned the cash by cleaning the bathroom and picking up his toys. His mom said he earned a quarter per chore.Nunez-al-Faisal said he loves turning pages even more than saving money."They're fun to read," he said.Lalo's sister donated her "give" money to the Ames Animal Shelter.People are responding to the act of kindness by matching Lalo's donation. The library said about $500 in matching funds has been received so far.The library said anyone wanting to help the effort can send their donation to Ames Public Library, Attn: Lynne Carey, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames IA 50010. Put "Lalo Match" in the memo field so we can honor his wish to replace lost children's materials with your donation.

An Ames boy decided to use his saved up money from chores to help other children.

The Ames Library reported the story on their Facebook page.




"Lots of money," said Lalo Nunez-al-Faisal, 5. "Quarters, one dollar."

They said Nunez-al-Faisal came to the library Wednesday and presented his "Give" jar as a gift to the library. Inside the jar was $18.59.

"For the last year he has been saving part of his chore money and decided to give it to the library to replace lost children's books. What a kind thing to do! Thanks, Lalo, for being a super star," wrote the library on Facebook.

"I think that maybe we had a book fall in the snow or something and he was worried about books," said Lalo's mother Jehan Faisal.

He earned the cash by cleaning the bathroom and picking up his toys. His mom said he earned a quarter per chore.

Nunez-al-Faisal said he loves turning pages even more than saving money.

"They're fun to read," he said.

Lalo's sister donated her "give" money to the Ames Animal Shelter.

People are responding to the act of kindness by matching Lalo's donation. The library said about $500 in matching funds has been received so far.

The library said anyone wanting to help the effort can send their donation to Ames Public Library, Attn: Lynne Carey, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames IA 50010. Put "Lalo Match" in the memo field so we can honor his wish to replace lost children's materials with your donation.