Praise for the Author
Jacques J. M. Shore is a recipient of the Canadian Children’s Book Centre "Our Choice" Award
"I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book...and then I read it to my four children! I have enormous respect for the late Pope John Paul II and I found it very beautiful to see that a Jewish lawyer from Ottawa had such a special friendship with the Pope. The story highlights a great lesson for all, to see the importance of building bridges between faiths and the great respect and love we must have for each other regardless of our faith."
Amazon review
Friday Night with the Pope
"This delightful book celebrates an openness to the world, and the ability to forge common ground with others-whether through childhood memories, or shared convictions and ideals found later in life. All of us have heard words of deep and abiding admiration spoken often and by many about Pope John Paul II. It is wonderful to see a children's book that commemorates his great spirit, and in a way that is meaningful to Jewish and Christian readers."
Olga Stein, Books in Canada
Friday Night with the Pope
“This is a lovely picture book for bridging understanding between Jews and Catholics.”
Barbara Bietz, Jewish Book Council
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