A Piglet Named Mercy (Mercy Watson)
Mercy Watson Series
What’s inside...
Before Mercy Watson becomes the toast-loving pig of Deckawoo Drive, she is a tiny piglet who tumbles out of a truck and into the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Watson. In this warm and humorous picture-book prequel, readers see how an ordinary suburban street is forever changed by the unexpected arrival of a very special pig. Neighborly gossip, a bit of chaos, and a great deal of love set the stage for the much-loved Mercy Watson series.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
32 pages
Character compass
Mercy Watson
Baby Lincoln
Mrs. Watson
Mr. Watson
Eugenia Lincoln
Discussion points
How did Mercy change life on Deckawoo Drive?
Why did the Watsons decide to keep Mercy?
How do the Lincoln sisters feel at first—and later—about Mercy?
What makes a place feel like home?
Tip: Role play these questions
Act out Mercy’s zoom through the house for kinesthetic learning.
Create toast together to connect story to real life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Kindness welcomes others
Explanation: The Watsons immediately care for Mercy without judgment.
Real-World Application: Encourage children to greet new classmates warmly.
Example Lesson: Families come in many forms
Explanation: Mercy becomes family despite species differences.
Real-World Application: Discuss adopted or blended families the child may know.
Example Lesson: Responsibility for pets
Explanation: Feeding and comforting Mercy shows daily care is needed.
Real-World Application: Let children help with feeding household pets.