A Piglet Named Mercy
A Piglet Named Mercy
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“The popular early-reader series about Mercy the pig gets an origin story in this delightful picture book. Old friends and new fans will appreciate this; bring on the toast.” — Booklist
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.
Publisher: Candlewick
Published: 10/14/2025
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Trade Paperback
Size / Weight: 10.6 in H | 9.7 in W | 0.1 in T | 0.4 lb Wt
ISBN: 9781536244373
About the Author
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 People’s 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.
Author Residence: Edina, MN
Illustrator Residence:Camden, ME