{"product_id":"white-smoke-two-gulls-and-a-pope","title":"White Smoke, Two Gulls, and a Pope","description":"A Children’s Story of the Papal Conclave and the Day the World Watched the Vatican\nIt’s whimsical. It’s poetic. It’s adorably illustrated. It’s everything readers love a good storybook to be — and it’s all about the beauty of our two-thousand-year-old Faith, the incredible legacy of the papacy, and the enduring gift of the universal Church.\n\nIn a grand chamber high above St. Peter’s Square, something wonderful is happening.\n\nThe crowds swell below. Pilgrims ponder and pray. Bells brace to ring out.\nThis is the moment,\nso full of thrill,\nas eyes fill with tears,\nand hearts all stand still.\nAnd on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, a mother seagull and her baby chick perch together, watching, waiting …\n\nWhoosh! White smoke pours out into the sky.\n\nA new pope has been chosen.\n\nIn White Smoke, Two Gulls, and a Pope, young readers are invited into the excitement and mystery of one of the Church’s most significant moments. Through delightful storytelling and bright, beautiful illustrations, children experience and relive the unmatched anticipation of a papal election, the wonder of the white smoke, and the joyful surprise when the new Holy Father steps onto the balcony.\n\nThis charming story draws readers to marvel at the papacy as the gift of hope that it is — the bridge between Heaven and earth, and a sign that God never stops caring for His Church, which He has guided for more than two thousand years.\n\nReaders will also: Meet the beloved birds who stole the spotlight on May 8, 2025, as people around the world watched and waited for the announcement of the new Holy Father. Learn to pray for the pope, that he may ever desire that which is pleasing to God and may accomplish it with all his might. Glimpse the Vatican and its treasures — especially the people who come from all corners of the world, races, and states in life to join in prayer and praise as one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. Discover the historical election of the first American pontiff, and learn about his faith-filled childhood.\nUncover the meaning of papal names, the fascinating legacies of previous Pope Leos and how the Spirit guides the Church through “good” and “bad” popes throughout history.\n\nMagnificently illustrated by Leah Ballard and Cora Potvin, White Smoke, Two Gulls, and a Pope is a warmhearted picture book to be enjoyed over and over again, shared with others, and cherished: a gentle celebration — and an unforgettable memory brought to life — of hope, faith, and the Church we call home.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0FY239DYB\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.B0FY239DYB.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Katie Warner|Leah Ballard |Cora Potvin\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41516439961658,"sku":"DBV.B0FY239DYB.G","price":14.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/white-smoke-two-gulls-and-a-pope","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}