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Joseph and Chico : The Life of Pope Benedict XVI as Told by a Cat by Jeanne Perego (2008, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherIgnatius Press
ISBN-101586172522
ISBN-139781586172527
eBay Product ID (ePID)64180053
Product Key Features
Original LanguageItalian
Book TitleJoseph and Chico : the Life of Pope Benedict Xvi As Told by a Cat
Number of Pages36 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2008
TopicBiography & Autobiography / Religious (See Also Religious / Christian / Biography & Autobiography), Animals / Cats, General, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), Religious / Christian / General
IllustratorYes, Casagrande, Donata Dal Molin
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
AuthorJeanne Perego
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight16.5 Oz
Item Length12 in
Item Width8.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2008-364027
Dewey Edition22
Grade FromKindergarten
Grade ToSeventh Grade
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
SynopsisIn this beautifully illustrated book for children, Chico the cat describes the life of his "best friend," Pope Benedict, in this authorised biography of the Pope for young people approved by the Vatican. "Dear Children, here you will find a biography that is different than others because it is told by a cat and it is not every day a cat can consider the Holy Father his friend and sit down to write his life story," the Pope's personal secretary, Monsignor Georg Ganswein, says in the foreword. The Pope is known for his fondness of animals, especially cats, and Joseph and Chico is narrated by Chico, a real cat who took up with the Pope in his native Germany long before he became the Pope. Chico tells the story of the life of "my best friend" from his birth in Germany in 1927, through his days as a young man, priest, bishop and cardinal. With a colorful and sometimes amusing language, the author makes this funny cat tell us about the life of the young Joseph all the way up to his election as Pontiff on April 19, 2005. It recounts the Nazi era in Germany when the Pope was a teenager, calling the war years "one of the most dramatic and shameful times in the history of man." Later when he became Cardinal Ratzinger, Chico recounts how each time when the Cardinal returned to Germany from Rome for a vacation, the cat would run into his house and sit on his lap as he played the piano. The lavish color illustrations throughout make this a wonderful gift book and a cherished keepsake.
LC Classification NumberPZ7.P42486Jos 2008
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- Feb 25, 2023
A beautiful look into the heart of Pope Benedict.
I have loved Pope Benedict and was pleasantly surprised to learn of his love of cats! Yes, this a children’s book but it is also a glimps into the humanity and grace of a holy man. So sad that he is gone from us now but we all know exactly where he has gone to.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 05, 2024
Perfect shape, better than expected.
Perfect shape, better than expected.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
