Leo's Gift

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$19.95
ISBN: 978-0-8294-4600-5
Hardcover | 32 pages

Meet Leo—creative, shy, and in search of a special talent he can share with the world. He wonders how he’ll know what his unique gift might be . . . and then, with the unknowing help of his sister, he discovers music. Leo may seem quiet, but the piano gives him a big voice, helps his confidence soar, and propels him to embrace the treasure inside him and share it with the world.

Filled with heart and hope, Leo’s Gift is a perfect story for parents, children, and siblings to read together. Leo will inspire kids everywhere to explore their passions, believe in themselves, and learn that not all gifts come wrapped in a box.

Illustrations by Carrie Schuler.


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Author Bio

Susan Blackaby

Susan Blackaby pursues her creative and professional lives across a flurry of pages. On the clock, Suz specializes in early literacy and has written hundreds of fiction and nonfiction titles for the K-8 audience.

Joellyn Cicciarelli

With 25+ years’ experience in publishing, Joellyn Cicciarelli has written numerous children’s books and developed award-winning literacy programs, religious education curriculum for all ages, and books and resources for adults. She was editor for Fred Rogers of Mister Roger’s Neighborhood, producing his longest-running book series for teachers. Joellyn is the architect of Adaptive Finding God, a comprehensive faith formation program for children with disabilities and the author of a variety of children’s books and curricula, including The InvestiGator Club Prekindergarten Learning System.

Joellyn is currently the President and Publisher of Loyola Press. Prior to this role, she served the organization as Vice President of New Product Development and Director of Curricula Development, leading the editorial and design teams. Joellyn has been a speaker at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, the Mid-Atlantic Congress, and a variety of regional and diocesan events.

2019 International Book Awards, Winner: Children’s Picture Book: Hardcover

2019 Best Book Awards, Winner: Children’s Picture Book: Hardcover

2018 Illumination Book Awards, Silver: Holiday

2018 Eric Hoffer Award, da Vinci Eye Cover Design Finalist

2018 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards, Gold: Best Illustrator

2018 Independent Press Awards, Winner: Book Cover Design, Children’s

2018 Independent Press Awards, Winner: Children’s Religion

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