A Piglet Named Mercy

Written by Kate DiCamillo · Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen

Part of the Mercy Watson Picture Books series

A piglet shows up at the Watsons' house and changes their lives.

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32 pages· 467 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD470L

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Bookroo's summary

Mr. and Mrs. Watson's mundane life takes a whimsical turn when a tiny piglet arrives at their doorstep. This unexpected guest brings both love and delightful chaos to Deckawoo Drive, transforming their world in ways they never imagined. As the Watsons navigate their new, unpredictable life, they discover that sometimes the most extraordinary adventures come in the smallest packages. What surprises will this little piglet bring next?

From the publisher

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.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 467
Reading age: 2–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD470L

Themes & topics

Books about sleuthing Books about pigs Books about animals Books about family Books about new babies

What readers & critics say

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“Sweet and simple! This is a fun little origin story for the Mercy Watson series, but you don't need to know anything about the Mercy Watson books for this one to be enjoyable on its own. It will have your kids wishing so hard that a piglet would turn up at their door!”

Lauren Hancock

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