tuesday. mercy watson.

it's a tough transition between being read to, and reading entirely on your own. it's a transition we're right smack in the middle of—trying to find that balance between too easy and too hard, too 'preschool' and too 'chapter book-ish.'


mercy watson is a pig, although treated more like an offspring by her loving owners. she is tucked into bed with a song, fed toast with lots of butter, and when she is scared at night she snuggles into bed with mr. and mrs. watson. she has a crabby neighbor (of course) that wants nothing more than to be rid of mercy—ensuring funny and charming adventures—six of them to be exact, at least, so far.


mark another on kate dicamillo's list of successes. this series is perfect for those transitional readers who still need some help, but don't want to be stuck with beginning readers like 'biscuit.' great for additional comprehension work and vocab, with bright and detailed illustrations to help look for 'word clues.'