Meet Maggie, a young seagull with a secret longing: to be a graceful dove, the bird chosen to represent the Holy Spirit. No matter how hard she tries to change herself, things go wrong, and her friends' teasing only deepens her doubt. But when Maggie flies to a rooftop to nurse her wounded pride, she finds herself perched beside a chapel chimney at the most extraordinary moment: white smoke rises, a new pope greets the world, and Pope Leo XIV delivers a message meant just for her, and for every child who has ever wondered if they are truly loved by God.

Why You'll Love It

• A timely, tender story woven around the real-world wonder of a papal conclave
• Affirms every child's unique dignity and God-given worth in language they can feel
• Sparks meaningful conversations about identity, belonging, and faith
• Ends with an Authors' Note offering a kid-friendly explanation of the conclave and a brief history of Pope Leo XIV
• Anchored by the beloved Saint Augustine quote: "God loves each of us as if there were only one of us."

Product Details

• Authors: Shannon K. Evans & Eric A. Clayton
• Illustrator: Angela Edmonds
• Publisher: Paraclete Press
• Age Range: 4–8 years
• Format: Hardcover picture book
• ISBN/Barcode: 9798893480498

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• First Communion gifts
• Easter and baptism celebrations
• Birthday gifts for Catholic children
• Catholic school and parish libraries
• Family faith-formation and bedtime reading

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