  | Very Mercy Christmas (Mercy Watson) Author: DiCamillo, Kate | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
When Stella gets the sudden idea to go caroling, she has a little trouble getting someone to join her. Will Stella need to sing by herself--with enthusiastic contributions from the pig, the cat, and the horse she picks up on the way?
| Illustrator: | Van Dusen, Chris |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 3.30 Points: .5 Quiz: 517672 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (09/01/22)
School Library Journal (09/01/22)
The Hornbook (00/11/22)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 09/01/2022 K-Gr 2—Stella Endicott is spontaneous: in a moment of joy, she wants to go caroling and share the joyful feeling with others. Unfortunately, her neighbors and friends are busy and not as willing to change their plans as quickly. Luckily, Mercy the pig loves being sung to and joins Stella as she tries to recruit others. It is not long before a cat and horse join them, and when Mercy sings with Stella, something miraculous happens to draw everyone together. Gouache art on each spread in this emerging reader chapter book assists the story. Van Dusen's cool tones, saturated colors, and expressiveness pair well with the written words, providing nuance to vocabulary and characterization. This is a heartwarming Christmas story that emphasizes being kind to one another over any strong religious tone. VERDICT Recommended, especially for libraries where the series is popular and emerging reader books are needed.—Rachel Zuffa - Copyright 2022 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
School Library Journal - 09/01/2022 - Copyright 2022 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
School Library Journal - 09/01/2022 - Copyright 2022 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
