Pope Leo XIV

A Story of Unity and Peace

DK

$19.99

Board book

Forthcoming
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English

DK Children
10 February 2026

Biography: religious & spiritual; People & places (Children's&YA); Religion & beliefs: general interest (Children's&YA)

This title shares the profound lessons of courage and compassion that made Pope Leo XIV the person he is today

This book celebrates Pope Leo XIV, who became was the first American to be elected as the head of the Catholic Church.

Exploring his experience of faith as a child, his missionary work in Peru, and his election as Pope, learn all about one of the most famous people in the world and his mission to spread unity and peace around the world.

The story of Pope Leo XIV will capture the imagination of young children while teaching important values and virtues in an engaging and accessible way. The stunning illustrations will capture and enthral young minds whilst teaching important values and virtues. To mark the importance of the title and the lessons learnt, there is a prayer at the end of the book.

By: DK
Imprint: DK Children
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 187mm, Width: 143mm,
ISBN: 9780241802441
ISBN 10: 024180244X
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 10 February 2026
Recommended Age: From 3 to 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , General/trade , English as a second language , ELT Advanced
Format: Board book
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Erica Tapp is passionate about storytelling and Bible teaching. She has spent many years on staff in schools and at large churches in central London and St. Albans. The focus of her church work was helping children and young people to read, understand, and love the Bible. She now has three young children of her own to read to, and is active in children's work in her local community in Harrow. Giovana Medeiros was born in Criciuma, Brazil. She graduated in Fashion Design in her hometown, but later pursued her dream and studied Illustration at BCFE in Dublin, where she lived for three years. She worked for several years creating print designs for apparel, but since 2011 has been dedicating herself to becoming a full-time illustrator. Although her work is mostly focused on the children's universe, it has also been applied to a series of different mediums such as books, magazines, textiles, games, and apps. Aside from her work as an illustrator, she dedicates her free time to creating autobiographical comics, discovering new recipes, drinking coffee, and traveling.