We Have a Pope
Kortnee Senn (illustrator)
ISBN 9781645853633
eISBN 9781645853657
ASIN B0CW1GBG19
Wow what a wonderful little volume. This is an amazing resource. It would be excellent for any home, school, or church library. The description of this volume states:
“It’s time to elect a pope!
Welcome to St. Peter’s Square in the heart of the Vatican, where cardinals are arriving from every corner of the globe. They have come to elect a new pope.
We Have a Pope is a gorgeously illustrated children’s book by beloved author Katherine Bogner and illustrator Kortnee Senn.
Discover the history of the papacy and how a new pope is chosen in We Have a Pope. See inside the walls of the Sistine Chapel and watch from St. Peter’s square as the whole Catholic Church waits to hear the words “Habemus papem—we have a pope!”
With your purchase of We Have a Pope, you will receive a digital download with special bonus resources. This exclusive PDF includes printable coloring pages, prayer cards, papal trading cards, and more!”
About the author we are informed:
“Katherine Bogner is a Catholic school teacher from Central Illinois who is passionate about equipping parents, catechists, and teachers to share the beauty and truth of Christ and His Church with children. She is the author of All About Advent and Christmas, Through the Year with Jesus, and Through the Year with Mary. Visit her website, LookToHimAndBeRadiant.com, for free lesson plans, printables, and other resources for teaching the faith.”
About the illustrator we are informed:
“Kortnee Senn is an artist, author, and founder of Studio Senn, a small creative company that features passionately Catholic art and illustrations. Her books include Seek and You Will Find and You Were Born to Be a Saint. She lives with her family in Washington state.”
The text and artwork work perfectly together. The subtle palette used by Senn is perfect for the mood or waiting and expectation. My children are well past the age of picture books but the youngest two both teen loved the illustrations in the book. And a few I could see put up as prints with my icons and pictures of saints. My favourite was the hats on the desk in the chapel. I loved the prayer for the pope and added it to my daily prayers list:
“Prayer for the Pope
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Jesus,
Please bless our Holy Father, the pope.
Lead him to be a pontiff who is holy and humble,
brave and bold.
Help him follow in the footsteps of St. Peter
to guard the keys of the kingdom of heaven.
Make him a good shepherd who governs and guides
the whole Church.
May the pope serve You faithfully every day of his life.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
The book has a Nihil obstat: by Msgr. Philip D. Halfacre, V.G. Censor Librorum and Imprimatur: byMost Rev. Louis Tylka Bishop of Peoria.
As mentioned this would be a great resource for any home, classroom, or church library. It would be great at this point and to teach children about the process we just went through or that will happen again in their futures. I have recommended it to a few primary teachers I know and to friends and family.
This is a stunning volume. Beautifully written and wonderfully illustrated. I highly recommend it!
Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2025 Catholic Reading Plan!
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