Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride

Post date: Jun 12, 2014 3:22:50 AM

Newbery Winning Author Kate DiCamillio has an early chapter book series starring Mercy Watson. Mercy is a "porcine wonder" aka a pig. In Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride her owners treat her like their baby, but they don't let her drive. However, Mercy has other ideas. While on one outing, she sees her chance and *jumps* on it. The elderly neighbor, Baby, that has stowed away in the backseat must save the day. Lots of great times can be had by the young reader in this book and others in the series.

A review by Joy Fleishhacker in School Library Journal expressed it best:

"Written with simple vocabulary and lots of repetition, the quick-paced narrative flows gracefully and is packed with amusing moments. The glossy, full-color gouache paintings provide visual clues to support the text and add greatly to the humor."

Check out Mercy Watson today!