all ordinary found her way to the Watson's house on Deckawoo Drive. Mr. Watson made the discovery when he opened the door for the morning paper. "Mrs. Watson!" he called. "Come see!" "Oh, the little dear," said Mrs. Watson. "Oink," said the piglet. " I think she's hungry," said Mr. Watson."
I can't wait to share this with my granddaughters when they arrive for a long visit at the end of the month. They both love to hear the Deckawoo Drive stories about Mercy, her adoptive parents, and her neighbors.
Mercy is a very popular lead character in the highly praised chapter book series. She is a 'porcine wonder' with an undying love for buttered toast. In this prequel to those six tales, readers will discover exactly how Mercy came to live with the Watsons.
Before her arrival on the scene, the Watsons are very happy with their very ordinary lives. They attend to their chores on a daily basis, regular as clockwork. Mrs. Watson does express a quiet wish for something to happen that will make things different for them. Mr. Watson is content. When Mercy suddenly shows up on their doorstep they are surprised, as are their neighbors, the Lincoln sisters.
Baby Lincoln immediately falls in love with the tiny piglet and wonders if warm milk is needed. Eugenia, her older and very contrary sister, is not at all impressed with the piglet's presence in the neighborhood. The Watsons, on the other hand, are enamored of every little thing Mercy does. Following a bottle of warm milk, they quickly discovers what Mercy is most interested in eating.
"She seems to like toast very much!"
said Baby.
"Oh, the darling, darling thing,"
said Mrs.Watson."
Welcome to Deckawoo Drive, Mercy!
Warm delight is shown in Chris Van Dusen's artwork, with its fond expressions, bright colors, and joyful smiles as the piglet is welcomed to her new home.
If your kids haven't met Mercy yet, this is a perfect introduction and is sure to lead them to the early chapter versions of her adventures.
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