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Lotsa de Casha Hardcover – June 7, 2005

by Madonna (Author), Rui Paes (Illustrator)

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Money can't buy love and being the wealthiest person in the world doesn't guarantee happiness.

Lotsa de Casha is the richest -- and most miserable -- man in the world. No matter how colossal his castles, how fast his horses, nor how big his sandwiches, he remains a gloomy old sourpuss -- until he embarks on a fantastic adventure that leads him to the discovery of life's greatest treasure...

What is the secret to happiness? Read Lotsa's story and find out....

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8 - 11 years
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48 pages
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English
Grade level

3 - 4
Lexile measure

AD770L
Dimensions

8.5 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches
Publisher

Callaway
Publication date

June 7, 2005
ISBN-10

0670058882
ISBN-13

978-0670058884
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Callaway; First Edition (June 7, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0670058882
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0670058884
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 11 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD770L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 4
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.07 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches

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O. Carbo

Great for character education

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2005

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I purchased this book in particular because I own 4 Italian Greyhounds. My oldest is named Madonna because she is so tiny and beautiful and full of grace. It's funny how Madonna-the human wrote a book about an Italian Greyhound- and I say that because the character is Italian. Actually I own all 5 books and am very pleased with her themes. It's a great series to teach good morals for the young and old. I don't care about what people say about the author's past but I am proud of her for living her life to it's fullest. How many of us can really say that and take it to our graves. All of us have had or have skeletons in our closet. She was not afraid to be herself in public and for that I give her great props. OH, and Madonna, if you happen to read this, keep writing because you are truely an artist in all aspects. Hopefully next book will include your illustrations.

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Elena

Lotsa fun for the entire family!

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2020

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It might be better suited for younger kids, but my10 year old loved reading it out load to the entire family making voices and faces. Also, the illustrations are out of this world!

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2020

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Love the illustrations very very much; also the story-line. Transaction was smooth as silk. Book arrived in perfect condition.

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2016

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I love Madonna and I love how she writes. Looks like she is really telling us the story.

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2005

The book is beautiful, the art is great, the message the book conveys is a very good concept for children to adopt; however, it failed to get much attention from my 6-year-old twin granddaughters. After offering to read the book to them several times, I finally gave up trying. They were not interested.

In addition, there were several areas I felt were poorly edited.

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Burton Amernick

Interesting Lesson

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2016

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Very good story with an important message for youngsters. My grandchildren loved it.

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Reka Kovacs

This is my favorite childrens book about How Money Cant Buy You Happiness

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2005

This is the last installment of a 5 part childrens book series written by Madonna. This is also my favorite one and it was very emotional for me to read and it brought me to tears. The illustrations in this book are so beautiful drawn. This is my favorite book out all her books.

It is the story of Lotsa de Casha the most wealthiest man ( a cute dog) in the country who had everthing but was still unhappy. He could not figure out why when he had all these lavish things sorrunding him and still be gloomy. He even paid the best doctors to find him a "cure" for happiness and they could not help. He got more upset about this and was very desperate for an answer.

He finally agreed to see an old man ( a cute owl) about his problem. The owl told him the secret to happiness but Lotsa was still not impressed. He was pacing around the city and out of no where two monkeys rob him of everything he has and this event slowly shows him the meaning of happiness.

He was so sad that he was robbed out of everything. A bull comes along and said that he could help him get his things back but he would have to work for it first. Losta starts working by bringing beautiful things to other people in exchange getting something beautiful back. After doing this he starts to feel better about himself even sleeping better. He learns that being happy involves doing things for other people and not putting your self first all the time. He also learns once you do all these nice things you will be kindly rewarded which will make you feel better inside. At the end he even gives all his clothes to a begger on the street which he would have not done at all before. There are 5 interesting facts written in this book that deal with not being happy and being happy. These facts appear on the bottom of each page. I highly recommend this book for people even above the age 8. I am 31 and I enjoyed it immensly. It tells you a lot about life and how being selfish, have everyone do things for you and not sharing will not make you happy at all.

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K. Exarhos

I love-a this-a book!

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2005

I'm crazy for greyhound dogs, and so I bought this book for the artwork without giving much of a hoot about the story. I have no 2-legged kids, anyhow! And it was well worth it....beautiful illustrations on every page, and the cover is fantastic!

After the book sat proudly displayed in my bookcase for about a month, my mother came to visit and noticed it. As she sat and turned through the pages, admiring each one, little bits of the story caught her eye. So she started at page one and we sat there for a good long while as she read Lotsa de Casha to me....her 30 year old daughter!

We laughed and giggled at the story, loved Lotsa's adorable Italian accent, and were both very impressed with this beautiful book and the tale it tells. No matter what your age, Lotsa de Casha will put a smile on-a your face-a and send you off with something we could all use...a renewed appreciation for our friends and family, a lesson about true happiness, and a fond memory of sharing this wonderful book with someone you love.

Also, the writing style makes it a delightful and fun story to read aloud, and 100% of the proceeds are donated to a children's charity. And if you like greyhounds, iggies, or whippets...you might admire the whimsical illustrations, too!

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Atharva

Story with a moral and nice illustrations

Reviewed in India on January 4, 2020

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This is the last book in five book series by Madonna for children. The story is about a unhappy man, Costa De Casha, who is the richest person in the world. In his quest for happiness, he consults a wise man who advises him to share what he has. Initially the rich man ignores the advise but eventually learns the secret of happiness. A nice story with moral, can be a good read for children.
Illustrations are outstanding. But unlike earlier books in this series, characters in the illustrations have animal faces on human body.
This review is for hardback edition by Puffin (ISBN : 978-0141380513)

Susan Marwick

Great story and illustrations

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2019

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Good condition for a second hand book. Great story and illustrations, the children love it.

Stephanie J Brett

Beautiful children's book

Reviewed in Canada on December 24, 2014

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This is a beautifully illustrated children's book with an Italian Greyhound as the main character. The story is engaging and has a great lesson for kids - and adults. I bought it as a gift but I decided to keep it!

NORA

英語と人生訓を学びながら笑う

Reviewed in Japan on April 8, 2011

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かの、マドンナ様が文章を書きおろされた5冊シリーズの絵本の1冊です。久々に英語の勉強を始めようと思い、まずは絵本から、と始めました。そんなに難しい英語ではないので時々知らない単語を辞書を引きながら、わりとスムーズに読むことができます。しかも、人生の教訓が1冊1冊にこめられ、絵も1冊ごとに画家が変わるので楽しいことこの上なしです。やあ、勉強になります。なかでも、この本は話の面白さが抜群です。絵も擬人化された動物でとても楽しい。日本語版「オカネ・モッチャが見つけたしあわせ」も出ているので、英語で読むのが面倒な方はそちらで読むのも良いと思います。

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 26, 2015

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Daughter enjoyed reading this book. Surprised that her favourite Pop Star was an author.

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