NEW Little Golden Book - Pope Francis Biography Little Golden Book

Publisher: Golden Books

Publication Date: November 5, 2024

Language: English

Hardcover: 24 pages

ISBN-10: 0593708326

ISBN-13: 978-0593708323

Reading age: 2+ years

Item Weight: 90 grams

Dimensions: 16 cm x 0.5 cm x 20 cm

Early Life and Career: Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church. He made history on March 13, 2013, when he became the first pope from the Americas, the first from the Southern Hemisphere, and the first Jesuit pope.

Path to Papacy: Before his election to the papacy, Francis served as the Archbishop of Buenos Aires from 1998 to 2013 and was made a cardinal in 2001. As a young man, he worked briefly as a chemical technician before entering the seminary. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1969 and became the Provincial Superior of the Jesuits in Argentina from 1973 to 1979.

Papal Mission: As pope, Francis was known for his humility, emphasis on God's mercy, concern for the poor, and commitment to interfaith dialogue. He chose his papal name in honour of Saint Francis of Assisi, who was known for his care for the poor and his love of nature.

Global Impact: Pope Francis addressed many global issues, including climate change, migration, economic inequality, and peace. His simple lifestyle and approachable manner endeared him to many around the world, both Catholics and non-Catholics alike.

Revolutionary Beginning: When Little Golden Books were first published in 1942, high-quality books for children hadn't been available at a price most people could afford. Little Golden Books changed that! Priced at just 25 cents and sold where people shopped every day, they caused an instant sensation and were soon purchased by the hundreds of thousands.

Influential Illustrators: Several of its illustrators later became influential within the children's book industry, including Corinne Malvern, Tibor Gergely, Gustaf Tenggren, Feodor Rojankovsky, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkin, and Garth Williams.

Diverse Content: Many books in the Little Golden Books series deal with nature, science, Bible stories, nursery rhymes, and fairy tales. Christmas titles are published every year.

Popular Characters: Some Little Golden Books and related products have featured popular characters from other media, such as Disney, Looney Tunes, The Muppets, Sesame Street, Sonic the Hedgehog, Barbie, Power Rangers, Thomas the Tank Engine, and others.

Celebrity Biographies: Film and television have been particularly popular. Over the years Hopalong Cassidy, Cheyenne, Lassie, Rin Tin Tin, Captain Kangaroo, Mister Rogers, and Donny and Marie Osmond have appeared in Little Golden Books. The line has also published occasional biographies; recent examples include Betty White, Dolly Parton and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Original Partnership: The series started with publishing firm Simon & Schuster; Western Printing and Lithographing Company in Racine, Wisconsin was Simon & Schuster's partner in the Little Golden Books venture, with Western handling print operations. Ownership and control of the series have changed several times since; today, Penguin Random House is its current publisher.

Consistent Quality: Despite the changes of detail that occurred over the years, the Little Golden Books maintains a distinctive appearance. A copy of The Poky Little Puppy bought today is essentially the same as one printed in 1942. Both are readily recognisable as Little Golden Books. At the time of the series' golden anniversary in 1992, Golden Books claimed that a billion and a half Little Golden Books had been sold.

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