{"product_id":"mercy-watson-to-the-rescue-isbn-9780763622701","title":"Mercy Watson to the Rescue","description":"\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller!\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 20 Best Children’s Books of the Past 20 Years Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the one and only Kate DiCamillo comes an irresistible new hero for early chapter book readers, brightly captured with comic nostalgic flair by Chris Van Dusen.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mercy is not just a pig – she's a porcine wonder. And to the portly and good-natured Mercy, the Watsons are an excellent source of buttered toast, not to mention that buttery-toasty feeling she gets when she snuggles into bed with them. This is not, however, so good for the Watsons' bed. BOOM! CRACK! As the bed and its occupants slowly sink through the floor, Mercy escapes in a flash – \"to alert the fire department,\" her owners assure themselves. But could Mercy possibly have another emergency in mind – like a sudden craving for their neighbors' sugar cookies? Welcome to the wry and endearing world of Mercy Watson – an ebullient new character for early chapter-book readers in a series that's destined to be a classic.Van Dusen's boldly hued, tactically hyperbolic gouache paintings tap into the narrative's wry humor and joie de vivre.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppropriate as both a picture book and a beginning reader, this joyful story combines familiar elements with a raucous telling that lets readers in on the joke.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiCamillo employs enough creative word choices to elevate the story beyond the controlled vocabulary of a first reader, yet the short chapters, large font, double spacing, and easygoing narrative make it approachable for transitional readers.\u003cbr\u003e—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, The\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHilarity and hijinks abound.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMercy Watson, a disarmingly charming pig adopted by a loving human family, makes her debut in this new series of chapter books for beginning readers.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiCamillo's suspenseful yarn keeps readers turning the page, while the retro-folksy illustrations by Chris Van Dusen go for laughs and make for a gentle transition from picture books.\u003cbr\u003e—FamilyFun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll heck breaks loose in this affectionate screwball take on bringing up baby.\u003cbr\u003e—Parenting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fast-paced tale features a pig named Mercy, a problem neighbor, and piles of buttered toast.\u003cbr\u003e—People Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShort and peppy chapters for reading or read-alouds.\u003cbr\u003e—Chicago Tribune\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr. and Mrs. Watson live in a charmingly retro world with their adorable pet pig.\u003cbr\u003e—Nick Jr. Family Magazine Best Books of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiCamillo's tightly woven, outlandish story shows she's a pro at making readers laugh.\u003cbr\u003e—Pittsburgh Post Gazette\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its straightforward story line, repeated text and hilarious illustrations, this new series should delight young readers.\u003cbr\u003e—Book Page\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn ebullient new character for early chapter-book readers in a series that’s destined to be a classic.\u003cbr\u003e—Midwest Book Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePorcine merriment.\u003cbr\u003e—Star Tribune\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beguiling blend of slapstick and whimsy.\u003cbr\u003e—Child Magazine's Best Children's Book Award\u003cb\u003eKate DiCamillo \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of Despereaux\u003c\/i\u003e, which received the Newbery Medal; \u003ci\u003eBecause of Winn-Dixie\u003c\/i\u003e, which received a Newbery Honor; and \u003ci\u003eThe Tiger Rising\u003c\/i\u003e, which was named a National Book Award Finalist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Van Dusen\u003c\/b\u003e is an author and illustrator of several picture books. He lives in Maine, USA.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233383723237,"sku":"NP9780763622701","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763622701_ed4bfc01-1efa-49ad-9880-c07cc0865b9d.jpg?v=1767732573","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/mercy-watson-to-the-rescue-isbn-9780763622701","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}