Joseph from Germany
The Life of Pope Benedict XVI for Children

By Claire Jordan Mohan

This is the biography of Pope Benedict XVI, from his childhood in Bavaria through his election as Pope. Colorful illustrations allow kids to imagine that they are there with Benedict as a young child through adulthood. Joseph from Germany shows young ones that Benedict was once just like them and takes them on his journey toward becoming the Pope.

Joseph from Germany leads young readers to identify with the adventures and challenges that molded Pope Benedict XVI into a missionary of God’s unconditional love. This delightful biography presents Benedict XVI as a positive role model and contemporary hero for all children.

This colorfully illustrated biography takes young readers on a journey through Joseph Ratzinger’s childhood in Bavaria through his election as Pope Benedict XVI in 2005. Kids will identify with the adventures and challenges that molded this pope into a missionary of God’s unconditional love and a contemporary role model for all children. And be sure to check out the companion volume to this book: Karol from Poland: The Life of Pope John Paul II for Children!

Paperback / 40 pages / Dimensions: 8 1/4" x10 3/4" / ISBN: 0819839884
Retail Price: $8.95