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If the Pope Had a Puppy - Book

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If the Pope Had a Puppy

Written by Gracie Jagla

If the pope had a puppy, he’d take it for a walk through the Vatican…
But what happens when that puppy starts to run?
The pope has no choice but to chase it—straight through Rome!

If the Pope Had a Puppy is a delightful, imaginative “if, then” adventure that follows the Holy Father and his playful pup past some of the most iconic landmarks in the Church’s spiritual home. From the Sistine Chapel to the Colosseum, children will enjoy vivid illustrations of Vatican and Roman treasures as they journey alongside the pope in this lighthearted chase.

Filled with joy, whimsy, and a gentle nod to the rich history of the Catholic Church, this charming story reminds little readers that wonder and laughter have a treasured place in our faith. With its rhythmic storytelling and delightful imagery, this book is sure to become a read-aloud favorite—bringing smiles to children and adults alike.

A perfect gift for Baptisms, First Communions, classroom libraries, or any young Catholic who loves animals and adventure.

Sure to be read again and again!

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Riley ★★★★★

My 4-year-old asks for this one every single night now, mostly because he thinks the pope chasing a runaway puppy through the Vatican is the funniest thing ever. The rhymes read smoothly out loud, which matters a lot when you're doing bedtime stories for the tenth time in a row.

Timothy N. ★★★★★

The puppy chasing scene through St. Peter's had my kids in stitches, and the artwork is genuinely lovely. It's become the book my youngest reaches for when he's supposed to be calming down.

Violet B. ★★★★★

My toddler asks for this one every night now, mainly for the page where the pope chases the puppy through the Vatican. The rhymes are easy to read aloud and the chase scene gets a giggle every single time.