2007 Nominee: Mercy Watson to the Rescue

After Mercy the pig snuggles to sleep with the Watsons, all three awaken with the bed teetering on the edge of a big hole in the floor.

Author: Kate DiCamillo
Biography and Photo

Illustrator: Chris Van Dusen
Biography and Photo

Research: Pigs as pets or other unusual pets.
Snack: Make toast with a "great deal" of butter.
Compare: Mercy to Superdog. How are they alike and different?
Math: Graph favorite pets.
Guests: Invite firefighters or the rescue squad to visit school.

Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride by Kate DiCamillo
Pigs Aplenty, Pigs Galore by David McPhail
Perfect the Pig by Susan Jeschke
The Great Pig Escape by Eileen Christelow
Tales of Oliver Pig by Jean Van Leeuwen
Rainbow Fish to the Rescue by Mark Pfister

Mercy Watson to the Rescue PDF teacher's guide
Pigs as Pets
Pig-themed books and activities

2007 Nominee Resources