{"product_id":"mercy-watson-to-the-rescue-isbn-9780763645045","title":"Mercy Watson to the Rescue","description":"\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller!\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 20 Best Children’s Books of the Past 20 Years Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first adventure of this \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling porcine wonder is available in paperback.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\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 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 \u003cb\u003ewry humor \u003c\/b\u003eand joie de vivre.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppropriate as both a picture book and a beginning reader, this \u003cb\u003ejoyful \u003c\/b\u003estory combines familiar elements with a raucous telling that lets readers in on the joke.\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiCamillo employs enough \u003cb\u003ecreative \u003c\/b\u003eword 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 \u003cb\u003echarming \u003c\/b\u003epig 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\u003eFeatured\/recommended\u003cbr\u003e—St. Paul Pioneer Press\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\u003cb\u003e a gentle transition from picture books\u003c\/b\u003e.\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\u003cb\u003e fast-paced \u003c\/b\u003etale 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 \u003cb\u003eadorable \u003c\/b\u003epet 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 \u003cb\u003ehilarious illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e, 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 \u003cb\u003edestined to be a classic\u003c\/b\u003e.\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eKate DiCamillo\u003c\/b\u003e is the beloved author of many books for young readers, including the Orris and Timble, Mercy Watson, and Tales from Mercy Watson’s 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\u003e is the author-illustrator of many books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eThe Circus Ship\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBig Truck, Little Island,\u003c\/i\u003e and the illustrator of the Mercy Watson and Deckawoo Drive series. He lives in Maine.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304875315429,"sku":"NP9780763645045","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763645045.jpg?v=1767732574","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/mercy-watson-to-the-rescue-isbn-9780763645045","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}