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Leo the Magnificat

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A recent survey found that the death of a pet is one of the times when children most want to talk to clergy---rivalled only by divorce. This book asks some difficult questions (what is the church? how do we deal with death?) and offers, in return, God's love. Churches which celebrate the Feast of St. Francis could have someone read it out loud after the service and lead a discussion. This lovely story will appeal to all ages.

This book is wonderful for anyone who's ever had and loved a cat. It does deal with death, and is very sad at the end. A great way to help a child deal with the death of a pet.

My Grade three class thoroughly enjoyed the story of Leo. We were doing a unit on cats and Leo's story was one of the highlights. An excellent book.

Although I did NOT like the way they allowed Leo to roam the streets (Ack!! THAT is DANGEROUS nowadays!!!), I thoroughly enjoyed the outpouring of love and affection that this church and its members (including the childrens!!) had for its kitty, all through its life!!!

And the fact that the former pastor traveled 100 miles to be back for the service and burial, to honor Leo when Leo passed on -- THAT is love -- far and above that which most churches usually show to animals (such as the "love" shown to a poor cat who walked into another (different, not in that same area) church one day and was kicked out (literally) by a member of man"KIND" (not!!!)

The illustrations are BEAUTIFUL too.

Save a life, spay/neuter and adopt a pet -- a pet is for life -- and, PLEASE - be a responsible pet "owner".

This book was given to me to read to my granddaughter after my special cat passed away. My 7 year old granddaughter asked if cats go to heaven. This story shows all the love that this cat has given and the only logical conclusion is that they do go to heaven.

Children's books are fun for me, but this is one that sticks in my memory. The illustrations are so vivid that they can't be forgotten. It is humorous and sad. A terrific book!

Our multiage class loved this book and were surprised that it was true. At first when we read this book, it felt like it was imaginary. At the end we found out that it was true. Leo belonged to everybody, not just one person. Most of us wish that we had a cat that lived at our church. About two weeks after we read this book, our teacher found out that there was a black and white cat living at her church. It doesn't get to sit in the pews or go to potluck suppers.