A Piglet Named Mercy by Kate DiCamillo (English) Hardcover Book

Description: A Piglet Named Mercy by Kate DiCamillo, Chris Van Dusen Every porcine wonder was once a piglet! Celebrate the joy of a new arrival with this endearing picture-book prequel to the "New York Times"-bestselling Mercy Watson series by Newbery Medalist DiCamillo. Full color. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The instant New York Times bestseller!Every porcine wonder was once a piglet! Celebrate the joy of a new arrival with this endearing picture-book prequel to the New York Times best-selling Mercy Watson series.Mr. Watson and Mrs. Watson live ordinary lives. Sometimes their lives feel a bit too ordinary. Sometimes they wish something different would happen. And one day it does, when someone unpredictable finds her way to their front door. In a delightful origin story for the star of the Mercy Watson series, a tiny piglet brings love (and chaos) to Deckawoo Drive — and the Watsons lives will never be the same. Author Biography Kate DiCamillo is the beloved author of many books for young readers, including the Mercy Watson and Deckawoo Drive series. Her books Flora & Ulysses and The Tale of Despereaux both received Newbery Medals. A former National Ambassador for Young Peoples Literature, she lives in Minneapolis.Chris Van Dusen is the author-illustrator of many books for young readers, including The Circus Ship and Hattie & Hudson, and the illustrator of the Mercy Watson and Deckawoo Drive series. He lives in Maine. Review The popular early-reader series about Mercy the pig gets an origin story in this delightful picture book...As in the previous books, the gouache illustrations are polished to a sheen, and happily here have more room to shine. The books vintage look suits the story well and is sure to entice readers. Old friends and new fans will appreciate this; bring on the toast.—BooklistTo paraphrase an immortal spider, Mercy is some pig...Younger siblings of the Mercy chapter-book lovers will find their way into the series with this first look, written just for them.—Kirkus ReviewsAs ever, Van Dusens bright colors and bold characterization joyfully accompany DiCamillos story, this time of new and evolving familial love. Established fans will find plenty to appreciate here, while newcomers will be charmed, making this a natural stepping stone to the original series.—Publishers WeeklyVan Dusens exemplary gouache illustrations perfectly capture the personalities of each character, especially the rambunctious and adorable Mercy. Although not a beginning reader like the rest of the series, this Mercy Watson picture book will appeal to her many fans and will serve as a great introduction for younger children.—School Library JournalVan Dusens gouache illustrations hit astronomical heights on the adorability meter, and readers will squee-al in delight as rosy-hued baby Mercy bounces through the world on the tips of her tiny trotters. Whether smiling out of her swaddling blanket or flying upside-down and startled from the back of a swine truck, this little piggy is sure to win as many friends among the pre-literate crowd as she has among early readers. Heres hoping mini-Mercy returns for more adventures.—Shelf Awareness for ReadersIllustrated by Chris Van Dusen, who also did the pictures for Ms. DiCamillos Mercy Watson early-reader series, this charmer relates how it was that a pig came to live in the immaculate precincts of Deckawoo Drive with the adoring and indulgent Mr. and Mrs. Watson…The bubble-gum colors and shiny surfaces of Mr. Van Dusens pictures (see below) make Mercys whole world look as though its made of fondant—fair enough, because its a very sweet place.—The Wall Street Journal Review Quote The popular early-reader series about Mercy the pig gets an origin story in this delightful picture book...As in the previous books, the gouache illustrations are polished to a sheen, and happily here have more room to shine. The books vintage look suits the story well and is sure to entice readers. Old friends and new fans will appreciate this; bring on the toast. --Booklist Details ISBN0763677531 Author Chris Van Dusen Short Title PIGLET NAMED MERCY Pages 32 Audience Age 3-7 Language English Illustrator Chris Van Dusen ISBN-10 0763677531 ISBN-13 9780763677534 Format Hardcover DEWEY E Illustrations Yes Year 2019 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2019-04-02 NZ Release Date 2019-04-02 US Release Date 2019-04-02 UK Release Date 2019-04-02 Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S. Place of Publication Massachusetts Series Mercy Watson Publication Date 2019-04-02 Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S. Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:120161738;

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