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Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig (Mercy Watson #5)
Can Mercy Watson outwit . . . Animal Control? The porcine wonder’s on the lam in her latest tongue-in-snout adventure!
Eugenia and Baby Lincoln may live next door to a pig, but that doesn’t stop them from living a gracious life. And the amiable Mercy Watson is equally determined to follow the delightful scent (and delicious taste) of the pansies her thoughtful neighbors are...more
Eugenia and Baby Lincoln may live next door to a pig, but that doesn’t stop them from living a gracious life. And the amiable Mercy Watson is equally determined to follow the delightful scent (and delicious taste) of the pansies her thoughtful neighbors are...more
Hardcover, 80 pages
Published
July 8th 2008
by Candlewick Press
(first published June 10th 2008)
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DiCamillo, K. (2008). Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig. Massachusetts: Candlewick Press.
Gr. K-3. Mercy Watson loves to eat flowers. The neighbors flowers are so yummy, but she gets in trouble and runs of to escape the wrath of Eugenia Lincoln. That’s when Animal Control Officer Francine Poulet gets involved, and Mercy is running for her freedom!
Curriculum: This is a good beginner reader book. The vocabulary is easy to read and the chapters are short. This would be a good book to introduce the Anim...more
Gr. K-3. Mercy Watson loves to eat flowers. The neighbors flowers are so yummy, but she gets in trouble and runs of to escape the wrath of Eugenia Lincoln. That’s when Animal Control Officer Francine Poulet gets involved, and Mercy is running for her freedom!
Curriculum: This is a good beginner reader book. The vocabulary is easy to read and the chapters are short. This would be a good book to introduce the Anim...more
Mercy Watson is back and this time she's actually done something wrong as opposed to just stumbling into trouble! Eugenia Lincoln has decided that living next to a pig is no reason to not live a gracious life as exemplified by brand-new pansies planted around the house. Unfortunately, Mercy's nose detects the new flowers and, while they don't compare to hot buttered toast, Mercy decides they're tasty enough to do. When Eugenia discovers Mercy's destruction, Animal Control Officer Francine Poulet...more
Mercy is in a lot of trouble this time when she ventures over to the Lincoln sister's yard and starts to eat the pansies that Eugenia has just planted. Well, Eugenia has finally had it and calls the Animal Control Officer to come collect this menace of pig. Another cute story that had a few really funny moments but didn't make it as one of our favourites. Though we really did enjoy Eugenia finally blowing her top big time. The other books seemed to lead us to thinking that one day she would just...more
I love Kate DiCamillo all the way to the very far reaches of my heart.
That's why I use her as my go-to read-aloud choice when I'm the storytime reader in my daughters' first grade class. I've read three other Mercy Watson books as the storytime reader. The kids went nuts for them, and now I've got a bit of a reputation when I arrive to read. This one, for the kids and for me, didn't have quite the same magic.
Mercy is as memorable as always, Francine Poulet is a hilarious new character, and Eugen...more
That's why I use her as my go-to read-aloud choice when I'm the storytime reader in my daughters' first grade class. I've read three other Mercy Watson books as the storytime reader. The kids went nuts for them, and now I've got a bit of a reputation when I arrive to read. This one, for the kids and for me, didn't have quite the same magic.
Mercy is as memorable as always, Francine Poulet is a hilarious new character, and Eugen...more
Jun 16, 2011
Nancy St. Clair
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Recommends it for:
transitioning readers
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Of course, since Ms. Kate DiCamillo is one my favorite authors, it is of most importance that I read
everything
that she writes. And the Mercy Watson series is as delightful and fun to read as any of her other books.
Although some of the characters, Mercy, a pig who loves buttered toast, and situations, a pig sipping lemonade while relaxing in a chaise lounge on a patio, seem to be quite silly and unreal, Mercy Watson proves herself to be a pig worth knowing even if she continually drives Eugen
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Mercy Watson thinks Like a Pig is a comedy of errors. When Mercy eats the newly planted flowers by the Lincoln sisters, what will happen when they find out?
I enjoyed all of the Mercy Watson series, as did my just turned 7 year old daughter. I liked DiCamillo's witty story and the illustrations that further bring it to life. I highly recommend reading the stories in order as the characters from the earlier books are used throughout the series.
My daughter enjoys reading these books to herself and...more
I enjoyed all of the Mercy Watson series, as did my just turned 7 year old daughter. I liked DiCamillo's witty story and the illustrations that further bring it to life. I highly recommend reading the stories in order as the characters from the earlier books are used throughout the series.
My daughter enjoys reading these books to herself and...more
Mercy Watson has found something delicious to eat and it is not hot buttered toast. Mercy has found Eugenia Lincoln's freshly planted pansies and Eugenia is not pleased. Animal Control is called and the officer, Poulet is trying to think like a pig. Meanwhile Mercy has been invited to a tea party that has not food! Not to worry there will be a hot buttered toast celebration at the end.
Great for beginning chapter book readers and for reading out loud (my mom and cat loved it) with large printing...more
Great for beginning chapter book readers and for reading out loud (my mom and cat loved it) with large printing...more
A book review from my 9 year old daughter who has been reading Mercy books since they first came out and even though they are under her grade level now, she still wants to read them to see what Mercy is up to: Mercy Watson is a very cool pig. I love how in every book they end with eating buttered toast. There is always a mystery like in the one I just read, Think like a pig, they wondered who ate the flowers. Mercy is a pig, so what do you think happened? I definitely recommend this book for kid...more
I really like these Mercy Watson books, and this one is no exception. The characters are just so fun and so well developed! They each have personalities and presence, and I love doing voices for these characters. The fullness with which they are written really inspires a reader to have fun with bringing them to life.
The kids really enjoyed this story, the humor, and the bright, fun illustrations. Excellent read-aloud book, sure to keep kids happy.
The kids really enjoyed this story, the humor, and the bright, fun illustrations. Excellent read-aloud book, sure to keep kids happy.
These fun books follow the Watson family and their child-like pet, Mercy. This series of books has been such an amazing resource to challenge my bright students. My above level soaring kindergarten readers have loved getting to experience a "chapter book" for reading homework. I have developed a simple comprehension packet that asks students to respond to 2-3 literal questions from each chapter.
Margaret has a new favorite character. We seem to be on a 'pig' theme.
Mercy is a very funny pig, and so are her owners, Mr. and Mrs. Watson. DeCamillo was kind has has written several of these, so Margaret has plenty to work on. These are just a tad hard for her, so it's a good exercise. Love our new library branch--the ladies there always have good recommendations.
Mercy is a very funny pig, and so are her owners, Mr. and Mrs. Watson. DeCamillo was kind has has written several of these, so Margaret has plenty to work on. These are just a tad hard for her, so it's a good exercise. Love our new library branch--the ladies there always have good recommendations.
This is another silly book in the Mercy Watson series. After Mercy eats the neighbors' flowers, they call the Animal Control Officer to report her. It's a fairly simple story, but written with humor and funny, expressive illustrations. And of course everyone has some nice, hot, buttered toast. The end.
I liked the part when she almost got captured. Mercy likes to eat toast. Eugenia Lincoln was mean to her because Mercy ate the flowers. So Animal Control Officer Francie Poulet came after her.
Mercy Watson was the main character. The setting was outside and inside. It was in the backyard.
Mercy Watson was the main character. The setting was outside and inside. It was in the backyard.
This is the adorable tale of Mercy the pig who the events that follow her pansy eating from the neighbors garden. While the books is broken into chapters it still can be easily read in one sittng. The hilarious story and funny illustrations make it fun to read and fun to listen to.
Love, love, love the Mercy Watson books! Adults are going to enjoy these as much as their children. They are the perfect transition from Easy Reader to chapter books -- large print, full color illustrations, and great stories. I recommend them all the time.
Ingrid: "This book was fun. The animal catcher, she landed on her head on a table, that was the best part." She wants to read more.
Me: Very accessible, funny stories, and awesome illustrations, of course. van Dusen is our current favorite author/illustrator.
Me: Very accessible, funny stories, and awesome illustrations, of course. van Dusen is our current favorite author/illustrator.
I've read this book to my kids before and it was funny, but for some reason last night, as I was reading out loud to the kids, the characters developed southern accents. And suddenly the book was hilarious! The kids could not stop laughing. This book is great fun!
Jun 05, 2009
Cg School
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this book is the funnyist book i ha never read and i thought that that the animal control person was very funny and werid caugthin mercy and the Baby Lincolbn was crying becauswe something bad was going to happen. But i cnt trll you about it .
we have enjoyed every book in this series--Katya as well as Nathan will listen to the whold story in one sitting. Great characters, great pictures, great situations that are funny to adults and kids.
Another great Mercy book. This is the adventure of Mercy being chased after by the animal control after the neighbor called them. Of course the animal control doesn't take Mercy in because she is too lovable.
I can see how beginning readers would get a kick out of this funny series. I've not read the first - but I suspect that's the best. Don't read if you like buttered toast and are trying to eat healthfully.
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First Mercy acts like a dog, and the animal control officer, Francine Poulet was thinking like a pig. In the end Francine Poulet let's the dogs be free then they has some toast, even Mercy. I.R.
Mercy Watson books are just so much fun, it makes me want a pig, it seems like they would be more friendly than my piggy dog Oscar (the grouch), also we could share buttered toast.
I think this one is funny because he starts to eat youu can find out. But there neighbor called
the somethinng like tghe pond but she gets in big trouble!!!!!!
the somethinng like tghe pond but she gets in big trouble!!!!!!
This entire series is great. We started reading them when my son was probably 4 yrs old and now that he is 9 yrs old we still enjoy them.
Mercy eludes Animal Control in this book. Once again, it is part of a Kate DiCamillo author study I am doing with my second graders, and I also bought the audio CD.
Apr 03, 2009
Jack Gannon
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I learned that pigs can have tea parties :) Because there was a tea party for the pig Mercy. I liked this book.
These books are fantastic! I adore this series and my son really likes them. She's a great writer.
DiCamillo for the Younger reader. Mercy Watson is a pig, who has rollicking misadventures.
Read this one to the kids tonight at bedtime. LOVE this series! The illustrations are awesome!!
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Kate DiCamillo spent most of her childhood in the South, and moved to Minnesota when she was in her twenties. She was inspired to write Because of Winn-Dixie, her first novel, during a bout of homesickness one brutally cold winter. The book was an immediate success: it is a Newbery Honor Book, has won more than twenty-five state awards, and has been made into a popular family film. Kate DiCamillo’...more
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