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| Joseph and Chico: The Life of Pope Benedict XVI as Told By a Cat | 
 enlarge | Author: Jeanne Perego
Creators: Donata Dal Molin Casagrande, Georg Ganswein
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (12 reviews)
Sales Rank: 14887
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 44
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 11.7 x 8.7 x 0.4
ISBN: 1586172522
Dewey Decimal Number: 282.092
EAN: 9781586172527
ASIN: 1586172522
Publication Date: March 2008
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Book Description
In 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 for people of all ages!
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 Joseph & Chico June 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I thought this book had loads of potential. The illustrations are wonderful, the theme terrific, but its a bit wordy for the young audience I read it to.
for children or cat lovers? May 28, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's hard to tell for whom this short biography of Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) is intended. The narrator is a cat, whose storytelling style is very much in the vein of picture books intended for quite young children, much younger than the 9-12 age group suggested by the publisher. But the vocabulary and sentence structure are too advanced for young children and some 9-year-olds will be challenged by a sentence like "While Joseph and Georg set off toward would become their future life in the Church, a tragedy was developing in Germany that would throw the whole world into turmoil." There are some excellent bits of feline wisdom, such as the Latin words for "cat" and "mouse," and the observation that cats choose their people, rather than the reverse; and the text is illustrated by truly outstanding drawings that can be appreciated by children and adults of any age. It makes a very attractive coffee table book, and one that Catholic parents may enjoy reading with their children.
 gift for 1st Communion May 27, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this book for my daughter for her 1stCommunion. (2nd grader) I thought by the cover that it would be at her level, but it was a little advanced and I lost her at a few pages in.
Joseph and Chico:The Life of Pope Benedict XVI as Told By a Cat May 24, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Very cute idea as a way to introduce a child to Pope Benedict. Nicely illustrated and a presentation of the pope's life before he became Pope Benedict XVI. I gave the book to my grandaughter for her First Communion and she and her parents like it very much.
 Excellent story May 14, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought a copy for my own family as well as one for each of my godchildren, and I am extremely pleased with it. I did not know much about Joseph Ratzinger/ Pope Benedict XVI prior to reading this story, and now am much more familiar with who he is and where he came from. The story is extremely accessible, interesting, and even has a touch of humor (the story of his life is being told by a cat, after all). I highly recommend this book, for kids of all ages (although under age 6 or so may have a tough time staying focused if you read it all at one sitting).
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