Discover the story of Pope Francis! This delightfully illustrated biography leads young readers ages 6-8 to identify with the adventures and challenges that molded Pope Francis into a missionary of God's unconditional love. He was a regular boy who lived in an ordinary neighborhood in Argentina. He never imagined he would step onto a grand balcony to cheers from around the world. Discover how Jorge Mario Bergoglio grew up to become the first pope from the Americas-and the first Pope Francis. This illustrated biography presents Pope Francis's childhood, youth and adulthood to children. Jorge (Hor-hay) from Argentina gives kids the chance to connect with Pope Francis and find in his story an inspiring role model of our Catholicc faith.