{"product_id":"a-very-mercy-christmas-isbn-9781536255072","title":"A Very Mercy Christmas","description":"\u003cb\u003e“For both newcomers and fans of Mercy Watson and the characters of Deckawoo Drive alike, this Christmas tale is sure to put a smile on your kid’s face. . . . With fun, colorful illustrations, it’s a celebration of the small miracles the holidays bring.” —Romper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStella Endicott felt joyful. She felt like something miraculous might happen. She wanted to sing.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e When Stella gets the sudden idea to go caroling, she has a little trouble getting someone to join her. Her brother, Frank, is not good at spontaneity. The Watsons are very involved in a precarious fruitcake attempt (but happy to send their pig, Mercy, out for the occasion). Eugenia Lincoln declines, a bit rudely, to accompany on her accordion, and Horace Broom is too busy studying planetary movement. Will Stella need to sing by herself—with enthusiastic contributions from the pig, the cat, and the horse she picks up on the way? Or does the evening hold a miracle Stella hadn’t expected? With tender affection for Mercy Watson and all her Deckawoo Drive friends, Kate DiCamillo and Chris Van Dusen offer a picture-book homage to the season that is perfectly suited for family sharing—perhaps with some cups of hot cocoa and a stack of well-buttered toast.Thanks to DiCamillo’s \u003cb\u003equirky and endearing characters\u003c\/b\u003e and subtle use of scene, [this story] feels like a bit of Christmas magic. . . . This celebration of community lit from the spark of just one joyful child anchors this familiar, warm story. . . . Has to be said: It hits all the right notes.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpressive, pink-flushed characters sparkle in scenes bedecked with festive cheer in the \u003cb\u003ewinsome illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e of this holiday tale.\u003cbr\u003e—Foreword Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVan Dusen’s cool tones, saturated colors, and expressiveness pair well with the written words, providing nuance. . . a \u003cb\u003eheartwarming \u003c\/b\u003eChristmas story that emphasizes being kind to one another.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this latest Deckawoo Drive picture-book spin-off, young Stella Endicott is feeling the Christmas spirit. . . . As usual, Van Dusen’s \u003cb\u003ehumorous, sharply characterized illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e pair well with DiCamillo’s mix of \u003cb\u003edown-to-earth language\u003c\/b\u003e and transporting lyricism.\u003cbr\u003e—The Horn Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSinging Christmas carols with kids is one of the great joys of the season and this sweet picture book will inspire even the most tuneless among us to join in.\u003cbr\u003e—Amazon Book Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor both newcomers and fans of Mercy Watson and the characters of Deckawoo Drive alike, this Christmas tale is\u003cb\u003e sure to put a smile on your kid’s face\u003c\/b\u003e. . . . With fun, colorful illustrations, it’s a celebration of the small miracles the holidays bring. Best of all, when you order this book, a Mercy ornament is included!\u003cbr\u003e—Romper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFans of the Mercy Watson series will love this holiday installment.\u003cbr\u003e—VeryWell Family\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\u003eBig Truck, Little Island\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e \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":48232902394085,"sku":"NP9781536255072","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536255072.jpg?v=1767720898","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/a-very-mercy-christmas-isbn-9781536255072","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}