{"product_id":"leos-big-journey-susanna-santamarea-9798293208708","title":"Leo's Big Journey: The Boy Who Became Pope: A story of kindness, baseball, and changing the world","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat makes a great leader? Is it the ability to inspire, to serve, or to remain humble despite great responsibility?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeadership isn't just about power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's about compassion, dedication, and the impact one person can make on the lives of many.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book takes you on a journey through the life of a man who embodied these qualities, proving that leadership is about service, love, and unwavering faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis name is Pope Leo XIV, and his story is one of perseverance, humility, and a love of baseball.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePope Leo XIV was raised in a tiny home just outside of Chicago, where he learned the values of hard work, family, and faith. As a young boy, he developed a deep love for baseball, especially the Chicago White Sox.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut beyond his love for the game, he felt a calling to serve others. His journey took him far from his childhood home to Peru, where he devoted years to helping impoverished communities, offering spiritual guidance and humanitarian aid to those in need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis path eventually led him to become a priest, bishop, and ultimately the leader of the Catholic Church, but he never lost sight of his roots or his love of baseball. His simple way of living, deep empathy, and commitment to the poor made him a beacon of hope for millions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis early reader is designed for children ages 4 to 7 who are transitioning from picture books to independent reading. These books feature simple vocabulary, short sentences, and engaging illustrations to support comprehension. Reading comprehension questions at the end of the book reenforce learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAges 4-5: \u003c\/b\u003e These children are just beginning to recognize words and may need help reading. Early readers at this stage often have \u003cb\u003erepetitive language and strong picture support\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAges 6-7: \u003c\/b\u003e More confident readers who can decode words and follow simple narratives. Books for this age group may have slightly longer sentences and basic story structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Susanna Santamarea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798293208708\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/19\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 28\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.11lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.06d","brand":"Susanna Santamarea","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47760713515263,"sku":"9798293208708","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1a50ae07-5424-48f3-a366-bca55d10407c.jpg?v=1765514132","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/leos-big-journey-susanna-santamarea-9798293208708","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}