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The Oak Inside the Acorn
It was hard for Little Acorn to believe he would ever be a big, strong oak tree.
Soon Little Acorn grew into Little Oak. But now what was he to do? He couldn't grow oranges like the orange tree or flowers like the rose bush. He just grew and grew until he became Big Oak, and his branches were big and strong-but still he didn't know what he was to do. Then one day Big Oak fo...more
Soon Little Acorn grew into Little Oak. But now what was he to do? He couldn't grow oranges like the orange tree or flowers like the rose bush. He just grew and grew until he became Big Oak, and his branches were big and strong-but still he didn't know what he was to do. Then one day Big Oak fo...more
Paperback, 48 pages
Published
May 3rd 2011
by Tommy Nelson
(first published February 29th 2000)
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Not only is it an easy read but one that you will not want to put down. It has a profound, deep lesson for all ages. The book moved me to tears... how I loved it so. This one is definitely worth buying and owning for your library.
You will enjoy the beautifully illustrated pages by George Angelini. His other work includes My First Prayer Book. If you love the peace that one feels gazing about the countryside scenery, seeing the growth of trees then this is for you. Of course you will find a tree...more
You will enjoy the beautifully illustrated pages by George Angelini. His other work includes My First Prayer Book. If you love the peace that one feels gazing about the countryside scenery, seeing the growth of trees then this is for you. Of course you will find a tree...more
A great lesson to accept your grand, specific purpose! Are you a gymnast? Don't compare yourself to those who are artists. Are you a chef? Don't be discouraged by those meant to be football players. Each person has a beautiful purpose. Be content with the divine plan that God has for you! Enjoy the years it takes to grow into it! Many lessons throughout the book for all ages of kids!
Great book to read the last day of school. Leave your students with the message that within them their is an oak tree, but emphasize that they can be whatever the want to be. Uses the phrase, "...the oak god created me to be." While reading to third grade class, I read it, "the oak I was meant to be." Appropriate for 3rd through 5th grade.
This was a beautiful story of how an oak tree grows up and becomes what God wants it to be and how that relates to us as people. My girls enjoyed the story, especially my almost 6 year old.
Honestly my all time favorite children's book! I have read this to my daughter numerous times. Each time my eyes fill with tears of joy by the final page! :) message received :)
I cried like a baby through the whole thing!! But my kids loved listening to it and I think (hope) it gave them some encouragement about what God has in store for them.
Feb 17, 2009
Sasha
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This is a terrific story and beautiful book. I'd have given it 5 stars, but I think the text could have been edited a bit more. Just a bit wordy and redundant.
One of those simple stories with a powerful message--just be who you were created to be. It's a great story for every kid . . . and every adult who feels directionless.
Beautiful story for me to read to my girls. Beautiful pictures, well written text about growing up. Love it!
Longer picture book with a great message about growing up and being who you were meant to be.
Dec 02, 2011
Alena
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"Within you is a great oak, Little Acorn. Just be the tree God made you to be."
Dec 08, 2011
Rachel
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Recommends it for:
awesome kids and adults
Recommended to Rachel by:
Mo
Shelves:
kiddos
Touching story about an acorn that grows up to be an oak. Thanks, Mo!
Another great Max Lucado book about becoming what "God made you to be".
Great book about your potential.... often give as a graduation gift.
Jul 19, 2010
Melissa
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young-adult-literature
Cute story about growing up and becoming who God made you to be.
This is my daughters favorite book. I liked it also.
Great book! God has a plan for everyone!
Amazing book for children!
Loved it!!
Inspiring.
beautiful
This book is a beautiful story that incorporates the story of a little girl growing up into the life cycle of an oak tree. This book made me cry. Of course, I've always some kind of connection to oak trees. And this story just grabbed my heart strings. Not really a huge Lucado fan, but this one definitely needs to belong on my bookshelf.
Apr 24, 2008
Kate Hastings
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Recommends it for:
junior high high school
Shelves:
christian
Too long to share with young children. Try with junior high and high school. Good message about patience and waiting to see what life has in store for you-- and that God will help you to be someone great!
This beautiful children's book totally supports my education philosophy. No child is the same and should be nurtured to become what God intended.
If you loved "You are Special", you'll love this one too.
It's really respecting and it's about what God wants us to do.
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Max Lucado has touched millions with his signature storytelling writing style. Awards and accolades follow Max with each book he writes. Max is the first author to win the Gold Medallion Christian Book of the Year three times—1999 for Just Like Jesus, 1997 for In the Grip of Grace and 1995 for When God Whispers Your Name. In 2005, Reader’s Digest dubbed him “America’s Best Preacher.” In addition,...more
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