Pierogies with the Pope : A Tribute to Pope John Paul II, and New Beginnings with Pope Benedict XVI for Young Readers

Pierogies with the Pope is a heartwarming, multi-faith tale about world religions, and two Popes, for young readers. The main character, Cindy, goes to the Vatican to take a tour, gets lost, and accidentally bumps into Pope John Paul II. The Pope teaches her how to make pierogies, and gives her advice about life. To Cindy, she has not only learned about pierogies, but she has received wise insight, while to the aging Pope, he has received assurance that the youth of the world are capable of bringing about a hopeful future. At the conclusion, Cindy and the readers are introduced to the new Pope, Benedict XVI, whose life is described in anecdotes, and who shares his intellect with Cindy while they enjoy German sausages. At the moment, Pope John Paul II is among the most beloved and respected figures of our time, while Pope Benedict XVI is more mysterious but increasing in his global popularity. The book includes fifteen beautiful illustrations, all from a child’s perspective, of the Vatican and Castel Gandolfo. It is an innocent and inspirational tale that children of all faiths can enjoy, and is also educational, at a time when Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI have been in the news, and possibly more-so in the future.