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bluenicorn's review
2.0
It was... fine, I guess? I have nothing against it (and I all-caps love pigs), but it felt like what I didn't realize it was- which is a prequel. If a kiddo really loved the book series, this might be worth checking out- but otherwise, it felt like I was missing something.
readingthroughtheages's review
5.0
It's the origin story you never knew you were waiting for! Love going back in time with Mercy.
melhara's review
3.0
This book is the prequel to the Mercy Watson series (which I haven't read).
It's a short and cute story about how the Watson couple found Mercy. There isn't much of a storyline, but I suppose you'd have to read the rest of the series if you want to follow Mercy's adventures.
It's a short and cute story about how the Watson couple found Mercy. There isn't much of a storyline, but I suppose you'd have to read the rest of the series if you want to follow Mercy's adventures.
rhodesee's review
4.0
This is a very cute look at Mercy's origin story. It has my 5 year old wanting to read the chapter books so that is a win!
aedgeworth27's review
#partner I received a free review copy of this book from @candlewickpress in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Thank you to @candlewickpress and @penguinrandomhouse for this review copy!
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"A Piglet Named Mercy" is the prequel to the famous Mercy Watson series by Kate DiCamillo, a FAVORITE of my girls. While the Mercy Watson series is illustrated beginner chapter books, this book is a children's picture book. Like the series, the illustrations are done by the incredible Chris Van Dusen. I love his work as a whole, but especially in these novels. His art always has a beautiful, vintage feel to it that make it so entertaining and fun for parents and children. .
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This book is heartwarming story about breaking down boundaries and embracing the unexpected. It tells the story of how Mr. and Mrs. Watson were leading perfectly normal lives, dreaming of the possibilities of adding some excitement and unpredictability to their lives. Enter a buttered-toast loving pig. .
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Pick up this book as soon as you can. It would be a great addition to some fun Easter baskets. When my daughter saw it had come, she grabbed it and hugged it. That’s how much she loves this series. Your kids will love this book and it will be a great lead-in to the chapter books.
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Once again, thank you to @candlewickpress for this copy!
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This book releases TODAY!
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"A Piglet Named Mercy" is the prequel to the famous Mercy Watson series by Kate DiCamillo, a FAVORITE of my girls. While the Mercy Watson series is illustrated beginner chapter books, this book is a children's picture book. Like the series, the illustrations are done by the incredible Chris Van Dusen. I love his work as a whole, but especially in these novels. His art always has a beautiful, vintage feel to it that make it so entertaining and fun for parents and children. .
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This book is heartwarming story about breaking down boundaries and embracing the unexpected. It tells the story of how Mr. and Mrs. Watson were leading perfectly normal lives, dreaming of the possibilities of adding some excitement and unpredictability to their lives. Enter a buttered-toast loving pig. .
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Pick up this book as soon as you can. It would be a great addition to some fun Easter baskets. When my daughter saw it had come, she grabbed it and hugged it. That’s how much she loves this series. Your kids will love this book and it will be a great lead-in to the chapter books.
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Once again, thank you to @candlewickpress for this copy!
suzannekm's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Wonderful introduction to, or addition to the Deckawoo Drive series.
jbrooxd's review
3.0
3.5 stars. Cute "origin story" for how Mercy came to live with the Watsons. Includes Baby and Eugenia.
backonthealex's review
4.0
Well, here's a picture book that couldn't come at a more opportune time. Some of my young readers are beginning to transition out of picture books to a combination of picture books and early chapter books. And what better way to this than by reading Mercy Watson's origin story. And I have to confess that after reading 6 Mercy Watson chapter books, I wondered did wonder how the Watsons came to acquire the "porcine wonder" that is Mercy. Well, at last, the mystery is solved.
Mr. and Mrs. Watson used to live ordinary, predictable lives on Deckawoo Drive, next door to elderly sisters Baby and Eugenia Lincoln. But, after a day of doing chores, Mrs. Watson asks Mr. Watson if he thinks they are too predictable. "Predictable? Us?" said Mr. Watson. "Surely not." But in truth, nothing very exciting seems to happen to them. That is, until one morning when the Watsons discover a little piglet on their lawn and are immediately smitten by it. Little did they suspect that Mercy had fallen out of the pig transport truck and right into their lives - which will no longer be ordinary or predictable again.
This picture book prequel delighted my young readers so much we've read it over and over this week. I haven't read the chapter books in a while, but I seem to remember that all the important characters my kids will meet in future Mercy Watson stories are introduced here, personalities and all. Mr. and Mrs. Watson are smitten with Mercy the moment they find her and continue to be; Baby Lincoln is her usual sweet self, and sister Eugenia is her usual grumpy, curmudgeony self. Mercy is cute and pink and hungry, and it is in this that she almost immediately discovers her passion for hot buttered toast.
There is even a preview of sibling neighbors Frank and Stella (whom you meet in Mercy Watson #4: Princess in Disguise) walking down the street with their parents.
A Piglet Named Mercy is everything a prequel should be, a fun, informative story and with the bold, humorous, brightly colored gouache illustrations by Chris Van Dusen, a delight to read.
Don't forget to download the great activity kit that is a companion to A Piglet Named Mercy courtesy of Candlewick Press. You can download it HERE
This book is recommended for readers age 4+
Thank you, Candlewick Press, for providing me with a copy of this book.
Mr. and Mrs. Watson used to live ordinary, predictable lives on Deckawoo Drive, next door to elderly sisters Baby and Eugenia Lincoln. But, after a day of doing chores, Mrs. Watson asks Mr. Watson if he thinks they are too predictable. "Predictable? Us?" said Mr. Watson. "Surely not." But in truth, nothing very exciting seems to happen to them. That is, until one morning when the Watsons discover a little piglet on their lawn and are immediately smitten by it. Little did they suspect that Mercy had fallen out of the pig transport truck and right into their lives - which will no longer be ordinary or predictable again.
This picture book prequel delighted my young readers so much we've read it over and over this week. I haven't read the chapter books in a while, but I seem to remember that all the important characters my kids will meet in future Mercy Watson stories are introduced here, personalities and all. Mr. and Mrs. Watson are smitten with Mercy the moment they find her and continue to be; Baby Lincoln is her usual sweet self, and sister Eugenia is her usual grumpy, curmudgeony self. Mercy is cute and pink and hungry, and it is in this that she almost immediately discovers her passion for hot buttered toast.
There is even a preview of sibling neighbors Frank and Stella (whom you meet in Mercy Watson #4: Princess in Disguise) walking down the street with their parents.
A Piglet Named Mercy is everything a prequel should be, a fun, informative story and with the bold, humorous, brightly colored gouache illustrations by Chris Van Dusen, a delight to read.
Don't forget to download the great activity kit that is a companion to A Piglet Named Mercy courtesy of Candlewick Press. You can download it HERE
This book is recommended for readers age 4+
Thank you, Candlewick Press, for providing me with a copy of this book.