Pope Leo XIV

This book celebrates Pope Leo XIV, who is 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 prominent 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 enthrall young minds while teaching important values and virtues. To mark the importance of the title and the lessons learned, there is a prayer at the end of the book.

Author: A Story of Unity and Peace DK
Publisher: DK Children
Published: 2/3/2026
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Board Book
Size / Weight: 7.7 in H | 5.9 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt
ISBN: 9798217305995


About the Author

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.