Joseph and Chico: The Life of Pope Benedict XVI as Told By a Cat (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Donata Dal Molin Casagrande (Illustrator), Georg Ganswein (Introduction)

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This work features the most discussed topics of the life of the Church, treated with unique frankness and depth by the Church's spiritual and theological leader. In this collection of essays, theol

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 44 pages
• Publisher: Ignatius Press (March 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1586172522
• ISBN-13: 978-1586172527
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #39,102 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Story with Beautiful Illustrations, March 22, 2008

By	annie "grannieannie" (Mid-MI) - See all my reviews

This is a great story for children about the life of Pope Benedict. It is written from the perspective of a beautiful tabby cat named Chico. He draws you into his story with the first sentence: "MEEOOOOW! I'm Chico, and who are you?"

Sprinkled with humor throughout the entire book, we also find a lot of very interesting information about the life of Pope Benedict. It is written in a fashion that will keep children interested even though there is a lot of text for a children's book.

Chico's great sense of humor shows in his reaction to war. He writes: "We cats do not make war. We don't even know what wars are. In order to make other cats aware that they are crossing over into our territory, or that they are courting a cat who's already engaged to be married, we put on a threatening look, raise the fur on our backs, puff out our tails, and screech at the top of our lungs, "RRRREEEOOOOOWWW!", which would frighten anyone. It's a shame that you humans are not so advanced."

I agree with the previous review that the book is actually appropriate for slightly older children than 4-8 years, possibly 7-12; and there is no doubt that cat lovers will love this book.

I also recommend "Friday Night with the Pope" if you haven't already read it. It is a beautiful story about Pope John Paul II and a Friday evening meal with Jewish friends told through the eyes of a young boy.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Endearing and Informative, April 12, 2008

By	Patricia L. Marks (Morristown, N.J. United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This tender book about Pope Benedict and his love of cats is very endearing and informative. It shows the gentle nature of a somewhat shy scholar who was reluctant when chosen Pope. His reputation as the stern head of the Holy Office preceded him. Now after these few years as Pontiff, he has become an beloved writer and thinker to so many.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Book For Children and Cat Lovers, March 19, 2008

By	Dennis Doverspike "hrlitehouse" (University of Akron, OH, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I bought this book for my mother, a devout Catholic and a cat lover. This book pleased both the Catholic and the cat lover in her. Although this book appears to be written for children, it is the type of cute book that will appeal to the cat lover as well. I am not an expert in assessing reading levels for children, but this book seems to be too difficult for the lower elementary grades. At that level, an adult might want to read the book to the child.