Van Dusen's boldly hued, tactically hyperbolic gouache paintings tap into the narrative's wry humor and joie de vivre.
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Appropriate as both a picture book and a beginning reader, this joyful story combines familiar elements with a raucous telling that lets readers in on the joke.
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Booklist, starred review DiCamillo employs enough creative word choices to elevate the story beyond the controlled vocabulary of a first reader, yet the short chapters, large font, double spacing, and easygoing narrative make it approachable for transitional readers.
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, The
Hilarity and hijinks abound.
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Kirkus Reviews Mercy Watson, a disarmingly charming pig adopted by a loving human family, makes her debut in this new series of chapter books for beginning readers.
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School Library Journal Featured/recommended
--St. Paul Pioneer Press
DiCamillo's suspenseful yarn keeps readers turning the page, while the retro-folksy illustrations by Chris Van Dusen go for laughs and make for a gentle transition from picture books.
--FamilyFun
All heck breaks loose in this affectionate screwball take on bringing up baby.
--Parenting
This fast-paced tale features a pig named Mercy, a problem neighbor, and piles of buttered toast.
--People Magazine
Short and peppy chapters for reading or read-alouds.
--Chicago Tribune
Mr. and Mrs. Watson live in a charmingly retro world with their adorable pet pig.
--Nick Jr. Family Magazine Best Books of the Year
DiCamillo's tightly woven, outlandish story shows she's a pro at making readers laugh.
--Pittsburgh Post Gazette
With its straightforward story line, repeated text and hilarious illustrations, this new series should delight young readers.
--Book Page
An ebullient new character for early chapter-book readers in a series that's destined to be a classic.
--Midwest Book Review
Porcine merriment.
--Star Tribune
A beguiling blend of slapstick and whimsy.
--Child Magazine's Best Children's Book Award
