Mercy Watson

Kate DiCamillo

Mercy, the Watsons’ beloved pet pig, adores buttered toast—and snuggling in bed with her owners, even when her enormous affection causes the bed to crash through the floor. As Mr. and Mrs. Watson find themselves in need of rescue, Mercy sets off on a mission that looks less like emergency aid and more like a determined search for breakfast. With a pig-hating neighbor, confused firefighters, and a series of escalating misunderstandings, this lively caper turns everyday domestic trouble into laugh-out-loud adventure. Kate DiCamillo’s warm, witty storytelling celebrates friendship, devotion, and the wonderfully unpredictable ways help can arrive.

Kate DiCamillo

When a nighttime break-in disturbs the Watson household, Mercy the pig springs into action—though her idea of fighting crime is as unexpected as it is entertaining. With nosy neighbors, astonished firemen, and a puzzled policeman drawn into the commotion, an ordinary evening becomes a lively neighborhood adventure. Kate DiCamillo’s warm, comic storytelling and Chris Van Dusen’s expressive illustrations bring charm, mischief, and plenty of heart to this playful tale of family, community, and an unconventional heroine.

Kate DiCamillo

Mercy Watson adores riding in the Watsons’ convertible, especially when the sun is shining and the wind is ruffling her ears. But when this enthusiastic pig decides to get more involved in the drive, an ordinary outing quickly becomes an unforgettable adventure. With playful illustrations, lively humor, and a warmhearted cast of characters, this charming early chapter book celebrates curiosity, family, and the wonderfully unpredictable nature of pets.

Kate DiCamillo

Mercy Watson is a pampered pig with an appetite for hot buttered toast—and a remarkable talent for turning ordinary days into extraordinary adventures. In this lively installment, Mercy and the Watsons encounter a mysterious disturbance that sends the neighborhood into a wonderfully wonky commotion, drawing in friends, neighbors, and perhaps even the ever-skeptical Eugenia Lincoln. Filled with slapstick humor, warm-hearted family dynamics, and themes of friendship, community, and seeing the best in others, this early chapter book is brought to life by Kate DiCamillo’s playful storytelling and Chris Van Dusen’s exuberant illustrations.