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A Very Mercy Christmas (Mercy Watson) is a holiday picture book featuring Stella Endicott and familiar Deckawoo Drive characters. Its caroling story, 32-page length and claimed Mercy ornament suit seasonal family reading, especially for readers who already know the series.
At a glance
- A seasonal story follows Stella’s effort to find companions for Christmas caroling, with Mercy and other neighborhood characters involved.
- The listing describes it as a picture-book celebration of familiar Mercy Watson and Deckawoo Drive characters.
- The description says a Mercy ornament is included.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A holiday caroling plot and familiar characters make it suited to seasonal read-alouds for Mercy Watson fans.
- The 32-page length offers a compact picture-book format for family sharing.
- The listing says a Mercy ornament is included, adding a small themed extra if present in the selected edition.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Candlewick |
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| Publication date | September 27, 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 32 pages |
| Reading age | 4 - 7 years, from customers |
| Grade level | Preschool - 2 |
| Dimensions | 10 x 0.39 x 10.94 inches |
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| Weight listed | 1.05 pounds |
| ISBN-10 | 1536213608 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-1536213607 |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The reading age is presented as customer-derived rather than a stated publisher recommendation. The description claims an included Mercy ornament, but no explicit package inventory is supplied, so confirm that extra in the selected listing.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Families looking for a short Christmas-themed picture book to share aloud.
- Existing Mercy Watson readers who want a seasonal story with familiar characters.
- Buyers seeking a picture book listed for preschool through second grade.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a chapter book or a longer standalone story.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as a sweet holiday story with appealing illustrations and characters, particularly Mercy Watson. Customers also find it age-appropriate, with one noting that it helped engage a three-year-old with chapter books. The mostly five-star rating distribution is encouraging, but ratings do not establish a particular reading experience. Its 32-page picture-book format makes it most relevant for shared seasonal reading rather than as a chapter book.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as sweet and seasonal.
- Customers praise the illustrations and characters, especially Mercy Watson.
- Feedback notes age-appropriate appeal, including one report of engaging a three-year-old with chapter books.
Frequently asked questions
What is the story about?
Stella Endicott wants to go Christmas caroling and tries to find companions. The description says Mercy and other Deckawoo Drive characters become part of her evening.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 32 pages.
Is a Mercy ornament included?
The description claims an ornament is included, but the supplied details do not provide a package inventory. Check the selected edition’s listing to confirm.
What age range is listed?
The details give a reading age of 4 - 7 years, from customers, and a grade level of Preschool - 2.
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