A Piglet Named Mercy by Kate DiCamillo
Published by Candlewick Press on April 2nd 2019
ISBN: 0763677531
Pages: 32
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It’s hard not to find a DiCamilly/Van Dusen book anything but excellent and this picture book does not disappoint. The origin story of Mercy Watson’s arrival on Deckawoo Drive has many moments that will overcome the reader/listener with sheer adorableness. We meet Mr. & Mrs. Watson and their next door neighbors Eugenia & Baby Lincoln and we learn that, of course, it was Baby Lincoln who loves Mercy instantly and comes up with her name. Fans of the original Mercy Watson series will eat up this full-color, vibrant book. And new readers will meet and fall in love with the porcine wonder. Highly recommend for all elementary and public library collections.

Reviewed by Jill O’Connor, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth