The charm of this book lies in the utter bliss that Mercy experiences in just about everything-especially the things that have to do with stacks of buttered toast.
Mercy's search takes her to the neighbors house where they mistake her for a monster and call the fire department for assistance. Mercy wakes up thinking about toast and decides to go look for some leaving the Watsons hanging on to their bed for dear life. The floor under the bed is cracking and the bed is starting to fall. They are all tucked nicely under the covers dreaming good dreams when suddenly there is a loud noise. Mercy is not happy and she gets out of her bed and goes in to sleep with Mr. On this night the door to Mercy's room has closed and it is dark all around her. They love her dearly and every night they tuck her into bed and sing her to sleep. With its straightforward story line, repeated text and hilarious illustrations, this new series should delight young readers.Īn ebullient new character for early chapter-book readers in a series that’s destined to be a classic.Ī beguiling blend of slapstick and whimsy.Mr. Family Magazine Best Books of the YearĭiCamillo's tightly woven, outlandish story shows she's a pro at making readers laugh. Watson live in a charmingly retro world with their adorable pet pig. Short and peppy chapters for reading or read-alouds. This fast-paced tale features a pig named Mercy, a problem neighbor, and piles of buttered toast. Mercy Watson, a disarmingly charming pig adopted by a loving human family, makes her debut in this new series of chapter books for beginning readers.ĭiCamillo'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.Īll heck breaks loose in this affectionate screwball take on bringing up baby. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, The Van Dusen's boldly hued, tactically hyperbolic gouache paintings tap into the narrative's wry humor and joie de vivre.Īppropriate 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.ĭiCamillo 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.
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