Leo the Magnificat

by Ann M. Martin

Book Overview

A cat wanders into the church garden and children in the congregation name him Leo the Magnificent. Leo spends many happy years in the garden. When it's time for him to go, everyone remembers their... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0439136474
• ISBN13: 9780439136471
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 9.1" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Leo is magnificent.

This book was given to me to read to my granddaughter after my special cat passed away. My 7 year old granddaughter asked if cats go to heaven. This story shows all the love that this cat has given and the only logical conclusion is that they do go to heaven.

Every church library needs this.

A recent survey found that the death of a pet is one of the times when children most want to talk to clergy---rivalled only by divorce. This book asks some difficult questions (what is the church? how do we deal with death?) and offers, in return, God's love. Churches which celebrate the Feast of St. Francis could have someone read it out loud after the service and lead a discussion. This lovely story will appeal to all ages.

A great book for animal lovers

This book is wonderful for anyone who's ever had and loved a cat. It does deal with death, and is very sad at the end. A great way to help a child deal with the death of a pet.

We laughed, we cried, we loved Leo.

My Grade three class thoroughly enjoyed the story of Leo. We were doing a unit on cats and Leo's story was one of the highlights. An excellent book.

EXCELLENT illustrations and fun, great story for children.

Children's books are fun for me, but this is one that sticks in my memory. The illustrations are so vivid that they can't be forgotten. It is humorous and sad. A terrific book!