Picking right up where they left left off, this disarming story about the antics of mischievous Margaret and her beloved friend the Pope takes readers to iconic sites at St. Peter\u2019s \u2013 behind the Pieta, and even up at the altar \u2013 allowing children to take part in Margaret\u2019s first experience of the miracle of Christmas.<\/p>\n \u201cThis beautiful book is a love letter to the church, to Christmas, to Rome, and to St. Peter’s Basilica\u2014and not just for children!\u201d\u00a0–James Martin, SJ<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cWhat could be more endearing than a charming and curious stray cat? It could only be the cat that\u2019s been adopted by the pope and has free run of the Vatican at Christmastime: Margaret! This enchanting and beautifully illustrated storybook will tickle your fancy! I highly recommend it to children and adults alike!\u201d\u00a0–Donna-Marie Cooper O\u2019Boyle About the author:\u00a0Jon M. Sweeney<\/strong>\u2019s popular history,\u00a0The Pope Who Quit: A True Medieval Tale of Mystery, Death, and Salvation<\/em>, has been optioned by HBO. He\u2019s the author of two dozen other books including\u00a0The Complete Francis of Assisi<\/em>,\u00a0When Saint Francis Saved the Church<\/em>, winner of a 2015 award in history from the Catholic\u00a0Press\u00a0Association, and\u00a0The Enthusiast: How the Best Friend of Francis of Assisi Almost Destroyed What He Started<\/em>. This is his second book for children.<\/p>\n About the illustrator:\u00a0Roy DeLeon<\/strong>\u00a0is an Oblate of St. Benedict, spiritual director, yoga instructor, graphic designer, and professional visual artist. He is also author of\u00a0Praying with the Body<\/em>.<\/p>\n For review copies or interviews, contact Director of Marketing Laura McKendree at\u00a0lauram@paracletepress.com<\/a>, or 800-451-5006 ext 316.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For Immediate Release For October 1, 2018 \u2014\u00a0Margaret the cat and her best friend, none other than the Pope himself, are back to entertain and teach young readers about the inside world of the Vatican, and everything that goes on … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blog.paracletepress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-20-at-12.27.17-PM-193x300.png\")
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\n\u201cHave you ever wished you could celebrate the wonder of Christmas within the beauty of the Vatican? Take a step inside St. Peter’s Basilica with the Pope’s special friend Margaret the cat and see the Church’s celebration of the Nativity with fresh eyes and a glowing heart. Jon Sweeney playfully invites us into another adventure featuring exquisite color illustrations by Roy DeLeon. Sensational!\u201d –Lisa M. Hendey<\/strong><\/p>\n