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Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise
Reader Score
84%
84% of readers
recommend this book
"Halloween was made for carefree Mercy Watson." -- School Library Journal
When the Watsons decide to zip their porcine wonder into a formfitting princess dress for Halloween -- complete with tiara -- they are certain that Mercy will be beautiful beyond compare. Mercy is equally certain she likes the sound of trick-or-treating and can picture piles of buttered toast already. As for the Lincoln Sisters next door, how could they know that their cat would lead them all on a Halloween "parade" of hysterical proportions? Kate DiCamillo's beguiling pig is back in a tale full of treats, tricky turns, hijinks, and high humor.
Book Details
- Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
- Publish Date: Jun 4th, 2010
- Pages: 80
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.20in - 6.30in - 0.30in - 0.50lb
- EAN: 9780763649517
- Recommended age: 05-08
- Categories: • Animals - Pigs• Readers - Chapter Books• Holidays & Celebrations - Halloween
About the Author
More books by Kate DiCamillo
What people are saying
Christ-Follower * Elementary School Librarian * Crocheter * Servant to 2 cats … rediscovering life after widowhood
@RevSarahLocke I can think of a couple of series that are popular in my K-3 library that would be appropriate: Mercy Watson by Kate DiCamillo Poppleton by Cynthia Rylant Mr. Putter & Tabby by Cynthia Rylant Nate the Great by Marjorie Sharmat (older, but still worth it!)
Usually sassy, trying to be classy. Christian. Mom of littles. Writer (humor & human interest). Overthinker. Never not thinking about chocolate & a nap. She/Her
@SnackGophr82887 Oh, wonderful! The Ramona Quimby series by Beverly Cleary are great audiobooks. The Mr. Putter and Tabby books by Cynthia Rylant are shorter, but so fun. The Mercy Watson series by Kate Dicamillo are IDEAL for that age. I haven't read the Ivy + Bean books, but heard good things!
John Schu is a children's book author and librarian.
“Well, she was the kind of pig who liked to eat toast with a great deal of butter on it. Oh, toast with a great deal of butter! The comfort of it! The warmth of it!” -Kate DiCamillo, from Mercy Watson Is Missing! https://t.co/3lWEgjLfpF
Praise for this book
--Kidsreads.com
Kate DiCamillo's porcine heroine returns...once again all's well that ends with buttered toast.
--Publishers Weekly
The humorous tone and simple sentences will appeal to young readers, as will Chris Van Dusen's energetic gouache paintings.
--Washington Parent
How can you go wrong with a pig in a pink tutu and tiara?
--San Francisco Chronicle
There's a lot of silly fun in store for readers.
--Journal Inquirer
Learning-to-read kids will appreciate Chris Van Dusen's dynamic illustrations that are interspersed throughout the text.
--Associated Press
The brilliantly colored illustrations by Chris Van Dusen pack a comical punch.
--Scripps-Howard
The hilarious colored paintings, packed with action and emotion, add momentum to the pandemonium in this perfect beginning chapter book for second-graders.
--Chicago Sun-Times
An irresistible reading romp with lightning-fast action and sparkling slapstick illustrations.
--Curriculum Connection
What people are saying
Christ-Follower * Elementary School Librarian * Crocheter * Servant to 2 cats … rediscovering life after widowhood
@RevSarahLocke I can think of a couple of series that are popular in my K-3 library that would be appropriate: Mercy Watson by Kate DiCamillo Poppleton by Cynthia Rylant Mr. Putter & Tabby by Cynthia Rylant Nate the Great by Marjorie Sharmat (older, but still worth it!)
Usually sassy, trying to be classy. Christian. Mom of littles. Writer (humor & human interest). Overthinker. Never not thinking about chocolate & a nap. She/Her
@SnackGophr82887 Oh, wonderful! The Ramona Quimby series by Beverly Cleary are great audiobooks. The Mr. Putter and Tabby books by Cynthia Rylant are shorter, but so fun. The Mercy Watson series by Kate Dicamillo are IDEAL for that age. I haven't read the Ivy + Bean books, but heard good things!