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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
List Price: $17.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (13 reviews)
Sales Rank: 17533
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published)
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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| Customer Reviews:
 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).
Joseph and Chico May 3, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book uses the voice of a cat to talk about Pope Benedict XVI. Chico was the Pope's cat when he lived in Germany and Chico tells the story of the life of Joseph Ratzinger who becomes Pope Benedict XVI.
This is a good book to read to your children and talk about the things that have happened in the Pope's life. The art in the book is beautiful and children and grownups alike will enjoy the book for different reasons.
The children will like to see the pictures and share time with another person to have the book read to them. The adult reading it will enjoy the storyline and the time spent with the child. It is a large size book, 12 x 8, so it makes it easy to hold and share the pictures and writings with a little one at your side. All will benefit from sitting down with this great book.
 For Catholic Cat lovers April 20, 2008
2 out of 9 found this review helpful
I expected this book to be much simpler - for very young children. I wound up having to "talk" the story to Kdg and 1st graders. Cat lovers may like this more, but there wasn't enough about Pope Benedict - particularly his daily life after becoming Pope.
A Heartwarming story that is true April 18, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
With Pope Benedict XVI visiting in the United States, I thought it would be a good time for the kids to read more about him.
After reading the reviews posted here, I purchased Joseph and Chico, The Life of Pope Benedict XVI as Told by a Cat and I must agree with the positive reviews.
Told from the point of view of Chico, we learn about the life of Pope Benedict XVI, beginning with his birth in Bavaria up until his election as Pope. In a simple storybook form, it relates the major events of his life.
Although it is rather long for a picture book, the lively prose and interesting point of view held my daughters' and my interest.
While the bright, colorful illustrations are not exceptional, they nicely complement the text.
The unusual point of view adds an element of fun as the cat makes humorous comments. This elicited laughs from my ten-year-old daughter on more than one occasion.
A heartwarming story that is true, Joseph and Chico is a delightful read.
Thanks for posting the positive reviews and inspiriting us to read it.
Endearing and Informative April 12, 2008
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
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.
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