{"product_id":"a-piglet-named-mercy-isbn-9781536244373","title":"A Piglet Named Mercy","description":"\u003cb\u003e“The popular early-reader series about Mercy the pig gets an origin story in this delightful picture book. Old friends and new fans will appreciate this; bring on the toast.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr. Watson and Mrs. Watson live ordinary lives. Sometimes their lives feel a bit \u003ci\u003etoo \u003c\/i\u003eordinary. Sometimes they wish something different would happen. And one day it does, when someone unpredictable finds her way to their front door. In a delightful origin story for the star of the Mercy Watson series, a tiny piglet brings love (and chaos) to Deckawoo Drive—and the Watsons’ lives will never be the same.The popular early-reader series about Mercy the pig gets an origin story in this \u003cb\u003edelightful \u003c\/b\u003epicture book...As in the previous books, the gouache illustrations are polished to a sheen, and happily here have more room to shine. The book's vintage look suits the story well and is sure to entice readers. Old friends and new fans will appreciate this; bring on the toast.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo paraphrase an immortal spider, Mercy is some pig...Younger siblings of the Mercy chapter-book lovers will find their way into the series with this first look, written just for them.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs ever, Van Dusen’s \u003cb\u003ebright colors and bold characterization \u003c\/b\u003ejoyfully accompany DiCamillo’s story, this time of new and evolving familial love. Established fans will find plenty to appreciate here, while newcomers will be charmed, making this a natural stepping stone to the original series.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVan Dusen’s exemplary gouache \u003cb\u003eillustrations perfectly capture the personalities of each character\u003c\/b\u003e, especially the rambunctious and adorable Mercy. Although not a beginning reader like the rest of the series, this Mercy Watson picture book will appeal to her many fans and will serve as a great introduction for younger children.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVan Dusen's gouache \u003cb\u003eillustrations hit astronomical heights on the adorability meter\u003c\/b\u003e, and readers will squee-al in delight as rosy-hued baby Mercy bounces through the world on the tips of her tiny trotters. Whether smiling out of her swaddling blanket or flying upside-down and startled from the back of a swine truck, this little piggy is sure to win as many friends among the pre-literate crowd as she has among early readers. Here's hoping mini-Mercy returns for more adventures.\u003cbr\u003e—Shelf Awareness for Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated by Chris Van Dusen, who also did the pictures for Ms. DiCamillo’s Mercy Watson early-reader series, this charmer relates how it was that a pig came to live in the immaculate precincts of Deckawoo Drive with the adoring and indulgent Mr. and Mrs. Watson…The bubble-gum colors and shiny surfaces of Mr. Van Dusen’s pictures (see below) make Mercy’s whole world look as though it’s made of fondant—fair enough, because it’s a \u003cb\u003every sweet\u003c\/b\u003e place.\u003cbr\u003e—The Wall Street Journal\u003cb\u003eKate DiCamillo \u003c\/b\u003eis the beloved author of many books for young readers, including the Mercy Watson and Deckawoo Drive series. Her books \u003ci\u003eFlora \u0026amp; Ulysses\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of Despereaux\u003c\/i\u003e both received Newbery Medals. A former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, she lives in Minneapolis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Van Dusen \u003c\/b\u003eis the author-illustrator of many books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eThe Circus Ship \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHattie \u0026amp; Hudson, \u003c\/i\u003eand the illustrator of the Mercy Watson and Deckawoo Drive series. He lives in Maine.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48232894169317,"sku":"NP9781536244373","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536244373.jpg?v=1767720713","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/a-piglet-named-mercy-isbn-9781536244373","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}