Max
And Benedict
Author: Jeanne
Perego
ISBN: 9781586174071
Length: 52 pages
Edition: Hardcover
Code: MB-H
Price: $17.95
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Illustrated
by Donata Dal Molin Casagrande
This lovely illustrated book for children (of all ages!) is a sequel to Joseph
and Chico, the international best-seller that told the story of the life of
Pope Benedict XVI from his youth through his election as the Pope. With the
same award-winning author and illustrator, this lavishly illustrated book is
aimed at children but in a way that even adults will enjoy. It takes up the
story of Benedict’s XVIs new life as the Pope.
The narrator of this book is a blue rock-thrush that spends most of his time
on the dome of Saint Peter’s Basilica and in the Vatican gardens. (The
scientific name of this kind of bird is Monticola Solitarius, and it really
lives in Rome.) This particular bird’s name is Max, and from his solitary
perch, he observes everything in the vicinity. He is fascinated by one human
in particular: the Pope. Max tells readers what the Pope does on a typical day,
as well as about special moments in his life, such as his vacations and apostolic
trips. The book provides a delicate portrait of the Holy Fathers many responsibilities,
and it helps us understand the Pope Benedict’s important obligations that
he always strives to carry out with love, faith and dedication.
Max talks about the Pope’s private and public audiences, his meetings
with heads of state and with children, important liturgical moments, and the
Angelus. He also describes more curious events, such as the blessing of the
lambs and of a fire truck. He tells us about the moments that the Pope devotes
to writing and to prayer. Max flies to see the Pope at his summer home, Castel
Gandolfo, and is sorry he cannot accompany him on his important apostolic trips,
but is happy each time the Pope returns to the Vatican. Max is also delighted
when he sees the Pope relax a bit, playing the piano or strolling through the
Vatican gardens. Max loves music, too, as do many of his friends, who live in
the Vatican gardens.
Through this wonderful story, the author presents some of the fundamental ideas
of Pope Benedict XVI and the important daily life and activities of the successor
of St. Peter, told in simple words that young readers can understand and enjoy.
The lavish watercolor illustrations make a wonderful gift book and a cherished
keepsake for all ages.
Jeanne Pergeo, an Italian journalist who lives in Bavaria, is the author of
the best-selling Joseph and Chico, as well as of Benedict XVI’s Bavaria.
Sample images from the book:
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