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A Very Mercy Christmas
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For fans of Mercy Watson, old and new, comes a joyful crescendo of favourite characters in a picture-book celebration of the quiet miracles Christmastime brings.
When Stella gets the sudden idea to go carolling, she has a little trouble getting someone to join her. Her brother, Frank, is not good at spontaneity. The Watsons are very involved in a precarious fruitcake attempt (but happy to send their pig, Mercy, out for the occasion).
Eugenia Lincoln declines, a bit rudely, to accompany on her accordion, and Horace Broom is too busy studying planetary movement. Will Stella need to sing by herself – with enthusiastic contributions from the pig, the cat, and the horse she picks up on the way? Or does the evening hold a miracle Stella hadn’t expected?
With tender affection for Mercy Watson and all her Deckawoo Drive friends, Kate DiCamillo and Chris Van Dusen offer a picture-book homage to the season that is perfectly suited for family sharing – perhaps with some cups of hot chocolate and a stack of well-buttered toast.
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Kate DiCamillo's children's book A Very Mercy Christmas is lauded for its endearing characters and enchanting holiday atmosphere, capturing the spirit of Christmas magic. It celebrates the warmth of community and the contagious joy of a single cheerful child, resonating with festive cheer through expressive illustrations. The story combines humour and heartfelt messages, with the illustrations and narrative complementing each other to create a delightful reading experience that encourages kindness and festive singing.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529510058
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 November 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 270g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Kate DiCamillo is the beloved author of many books for young readers, including the Mercy Watson and Deckawoo Drive series. A Piglet Named Mercy was the first picture book about the infamous "pig wonder". Her books Flora & Ulysses and The Tale of Despereaux both received Newbery Medals. A former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, she lives in Minneapolis, USA.
Chris Van Dusen is the author-illustrator of many books for young readers, including The Circus Ship and Big Truck, Little Island, and the illustrator of the Mercy Watson and Deckawoo Drive series. He lives in Maine, USA.
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