A Piglet Named Mercy

"The popular early-reader series about Mercy the pig gets an origin story in this delightful picture book. Old friends and new fans will appreciate this; bring on the toast." -- Mr. Watson and Mrs. Watson live ordinary lives. Sometimes their lives feel a bit

About the author

Kate DiCamillo is the beloved author of many books for young readers, including the Mercy Watson and Deckawoo Drive series. Her books Flora & Ulysses and The Tale of Despereaux both received Newbery Medals. A former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, she lives in Minneapolis.

Chris Van Dusen is the author-illustrator of many books for young readers, including The Circus Ship and Hattie & Hudson, and the illustrator of the Mercy Watson and Deckawoo Drive series. He lives in Maine.

Product details

• Authors: Kate Dicamillo, Chris Van Dusen
• Publisher: Candlewick Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 7
• Product format: Paperback
• Release: 30.09.2025
• EAN: 9781536244373
• ISBN: 978-1-5362-4437-3
• No. of pages: 32
• Series: Mercy Watson
• Subject: Children's and young people's books