{"product_id":"mercy-watson-6-books-collection-set-kate-dicamillo-ages-5-7-paperback","title":"Mercy Watson 6 Books Collection Set by Kate DiCamillo - Illustrated Chapter Books - Ages 5-7 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMercy Watson to the Rescue\u003cbr\u003eMercy Watson Goes for a Ride\u003cbr\u003eMercy Watson Fights Crime\u003cbr\u003eMercy Watson: Princess in Disguise\u003cbr\u003eMercy Watson: Thinks Like a Pig\u003cbr\u003eMercy Watson: Something Wonky This Way Comes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781536227123\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Walker Books\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: 5-7 years\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet Mercy Watson, the butter-loving pig who has charmed early readers for nearly two decades. This six-book paperback set gathers the complete original Mercy Watson adventures in one joyful collection, perfect for children transitioning from picture books to their first chapter books. Written by two-time Newbery Medallist Kate DiCamillo and brought to life with Chris Van Dusen's bright, comic-book-style illustrations, these stories are warm, witty and wonderfully easy to love — ideal for bedtime reading, classroom libraries or a confidence-building gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMercy Watson is a very good pig with a very good appetite, especially for buttered toast. In \u003cem\u003eMercy Watson to the Rescue\u003c\/em\u003e, her nighttime snack cravings accidentally save the day. \u003cem\u003eMercy Watson Goes for a Ride\u003c\/em\u003e sees her take an unplanned joyride in the Watsons' car, while \u003cem\u003eMercy Watson Fights Crime\u003c\/em\u003e introduces the hapless would-be burglar Leroy Ninker. \u003cem\u003ePrincess in Disguise\u003c\/em\u003e brings Halloween chaos when Mercy's tiara goes missing, \u003cem\u003eThinks Like a Pig\u003c\/em\u003e finds Animal Control Officer Francine Poulet investigating a garden mystery, and \u003cem\u003eSomething Wonky This Way Comes\u003c\/em\u003e takes the whole gang to a very odd drive-in movie. Each short, large-print chapter book is designed for newly independent readers, with simple sentences, generous white space and laugh-out-loud illustrations on almost every page. DiCamillo's storytelling is gentle, silly and full of heart, teaching young readers that kindness and a sense of humour go a long way — even when the main character is a pig who thinks she's a person. These books are frequently used in schools to encourage reluctant readers and build fluency, and they remain firm favourites in libraries and classrooms across the UK and US.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix complete books in one great-value paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect bridge between picture books and chapter books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge text and frequent illustrations build reading confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by multi-award-winning author Kate DiCamillo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for classroom reading corners, gifting or bedtime stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages humour, empathy and a love of reading in young children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKate DiCamillo is one of America's most celebrated children's authors, a two-time Newbery Medal winner and former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Her books, including \u003cem\u003eThe Tale of Despereaux\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFlora \u0026amp; Ulysses\u003c\/em\u003e, have sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into dozens of languages. The Mercy Watson series, illustrated throughout by Chris Van Dusen, showcases DiCamillo's gift for blending warmth, comedy and heart in stories built specifically for emerging readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFunny, heartfelt and beautifully illustrated, this six-book collection turns reading practice into pure fun. It's an ideal gift for any child taking their first steps into chapter books, offering six complete stories to enjoy again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover art may vary slightly from images shown; this is the UK edition with UK ISBN as listed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kate DiCamillo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56473160024446,"sku":"PLD20860","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/mercy-watson-6-book-set-kate-dicamillo-paperback-1.jpg?v=1792052411","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/mercy-watson-6-books-collection-set-kate-dicamillo-ages-5-7-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}