{"product_id":"philomena-the-brave-daughter-of-light-9798994382516","title":"Philomena: The Brave Daughter of Light","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilomena: The Brave Daughter of Light\u003c\/strong\u003e invites families into the powerful, faith-filled life of \u003cstrong\u003eSt. Philomena\u003c\/strong\u003e, a 13-year-old girl whose unwavering trust in God shone brighter than fear. Her courage, purity, and faith continue to touch hearts across centuries-and now, yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn to a Greek king and queen after their conversion to Christianity, Philomena grows in kindness, joy, and devotion to God. When faced with an impossible choice, she remains faithful, trusting fully in God's grace. Strengthened by divine help, she endures great trials with radiant hope, leaving behind a legacy of courage and light that continues to inspire readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough poetic storytelling and captivating detailed illustrations, children will discover how Philomena stood firm against the demands of the Roman emperor \u003cstrong\u003eDiocletian\u003c\/strong\u003e, choosing her promise to God over comfort, fear, and power. Her story gently teaches young hearts how to be brave, faithful, and strong in their love for Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet aside a screen-free moment and share this beautifully illustrated picture storybook with your children. Each page brings Philomena's inspiring journey to life, making it perfect for bedtime reading, family faith time, homeschooling, or classroom use. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a book meant to be read together-heart to heart.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents, grandparents, and educators will appreciate how this story naturally highlights essential Christian virtues, including courage, purity, trust in God, and steadfast faith, in a way children can understand and carry with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights Include: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspires courageous, faith-filled living\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivates a love for virtue and holiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages spiritual growth in young hearts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning illustrations that captivate and inspire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle, poetic storytelling-ideal for bedtime reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA powerful and lasting message of hope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLe, Divon:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Divon is a visual media professional with over 25 years of experience in UX\/UI design, multimedia creation, web design, illustration, and 3D modeling and animation. Throughout his career, he has earned numerous accolades for excellence in graphic and web design. His strengths in storytelling and visual communication have helped clients understand complex ideas and make confident, informed business decisions. Divon lives in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area with his wife and two sons. He is deeply committed to his family and community, volunteering at his local church, supporting food pantries, and participating in charity events. In his free time, he enjoys photography, digital painting, illustrating books, and singing. With a heartfelt passion for storytelling, Divon hopes to create a collection of books for readers of all ages that highlight the wonders of God, impart moral values, and celebrate unconditional love.","brand":"Divon Le","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52078217789714,"sku":"9798994382516","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cc4da9bc-c46d-4c49-81be-9834e29cffd0.jpg?v=1772536498","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/philomena-the-brave-daughter-of-light-9798994382516","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}