The first three books in Kate DiCamillo’s beloved series, now in one essential collection!
This one-volume collection contains the first three books about the porcine wonder—Mercy Watson to the Rescue, Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride, and Mercy Watson Fights Crime—all abundantly illustrated in full color by Chris Van Dusen. The perfect way to introduce the fun, iconic series to young readers!
Kate DiCamillo is the author of THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX, which received the Newbery Medal; BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE, which received a Newbery Honor; and THE TIGER RISING, which was named a National Book Award Finalist. She says, "Mercy Watson had been in my head for a long time, but I couldn't figure out how to tell her story. One day, my friend Alison was going on and on and on about the many virtues of toast. As I listened to her, I could see Mercy nodding in emphatic agreement. Sometimes you don't truly understand a character until you know what she loves above all else."
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Chris Van Dusen is the author-illustrator of DOWN TO THE SEA WITH MR. MAGEE, A CAMPING SPREE WITH MR. MAGEE, and IF I BUILT A CAR. He says, "When I first read Mercy Watson to the Rescue, the characters were very vivid in my mind, and they just came to life when I started painting. This is exactly the type of story I love to illustrate – a wonderfully silly adventure with lots of action." This is his first book with Candlewick Press.
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The first three books in Kate DiCamillo’s beloved series, now in one essential collection!
This one-volume collection contains the first three books about the porcine wonder—Mercy Watson to the Rescue, Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride, and Mercy Watson Fights Crime—all abundantly illustrated in full color by Chris Van Dusen. The perfect way to introduce the fun, iconic series to young readers!
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Kate DiCamillo is the author of THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX, which received the Newbery Medal; BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE, which received a Newbery Honor; and THE TIGER RISING, which was named a National Book Award Finalist. She says, "Mercy Watson had been in my head for a long time, but I couldn't figure out how to tell her story. One day, my friend Alison was going on and on and on about the many virtues of toast. As I listened to her, I could see Mercy nodding in emphatic agreement. Sometimes you don't truly understand a character until you know what she loves above all else."
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Chris Van Dusen is the author-illustrator of DOWN TO THE SEA WITH MR. MAGEE, A CAMPING SPREE WITH MR. MAGEE, and IF I BUILT A CAR. He says, "When I first read Mercy Watson to the Rescue, the characters were very vivid in my mind, and they just came to life when I started painting. This is exactly the type of story I love to illustrate – a wonderfully silly adventure with lots of action." This is his first book with Candlewick Press.
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(A Heartwarming Christmas Tale of Compassion & Generosity for Children - An Illustrated Holiday Picture Book for Kids Ages 4-8 in Preschool up to 3rd Grade)
(A Heartwarming Christmas Tale of Compassion & Generosity for Children - An Illustrated Holiday Picture Book for Kids Ages 4-8 in Preschool up to 3rd Grade)