The Oak Inside the Acorn

Name: The Oak Inside the Acorn
Brand: Harper Christian
Availability: InStock
Author: Max Lucado
ISBN: 9781400222629

Author: Max Lucado

Narrator: Ben Holland

Unabridged: 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tommy Nelson

Published: 07/07/2020

Categories: Children's Fiction, Religious Stories, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

Every person is tasked with learning why they were created and the unique gifts that make them special. Written by New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado, The Oak Inside the Acorn teaches about the incredible miracle inside each of us while reminding us that we were created by God for a special purpose.The story highlights the adventure of a sweet little acorn becoming a big, strong oak tree. Readers will cheer on the growing tree when he can't grow oranges like the orange tree or flowers like the rose bush. Children will read with wonder as the tree grows empty branches, and later, a very special purpose is revealed.The Oak Inside the Acorn is an inspiring picture book for readers, ages 6 to 10 that showsAll of God's creations have purpose and contribute to the well-being of othersPatience is a process, and it takes time to grow into all God created them to beLife is a journey, and God has a plan for them through the ups and downsThis wonderful picture book makes an excellentBedtime story for snuggling close with little onesInspirational gift for graduation, baptism, baby showers and dedications, and adoptionsRead aloud story time to help children understand all they were created to be

About Max Lucado

Since entering the ministry in 1978, Max Lucado has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as the teaching minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is the recipient of the 2021 ECPA Pinnacle Award for his outstanding contribution to the publishing industry and society at large. He is America's bestselling inspirational author with more than 150 million products in print. Visit his website at MaxLucado.com Facebook.com/MaxLucado Instagram.com/MaxLucado X.com/MaxLucado Youtube.com/MaxLucadoOfficial The Max Lucado Encouraging Word Podcast

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sara on March 06, 2018

This book made me cry. Literal tears were rolling down my cheeks! I was so surprised that it moved me so much. It is absolutely beautiful. The message is beautiful ("Be who God created you to be!"). It has a subtle message for parents too (there is a time to let go...) The illustrations are beautifu......more

Goodreads review by Amelia on October 27, 2022

This has to be my new favorite children’s book. The illustrations are stunning and the story has such a beautiful message. My daughter really enjoyed this book as well. Mother Oak hugged Little Acorn in her strong branches. “Within you is a great oak, Little Acorn. Just be the tree God made you to b......more

Goodreads review by Bella on October 09, 2020

This story was really cute and definitely tugged on the heart strings. Often times in life we wonder who and what is it that I am supposed to be? Who does God want me to be? This story helps to answer these questions in a very child friendly way while also giving off a hint of The Giving Tree Vibes.......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on September 02, 2017

This is a beautifully illustrated book with a great message of being all that God created you to be...but one that seems to be more for a young woman graduating from high school than for young children. I'm not sure than the 3-7 year olds that usually listen to and look at picture books will listen......more

Goodreads review by Forging on January 30, 2025

Moving and Beautifully Illustrated The Oak Inside the Acorn is a unique and lovely story that follows the journey of an acorn as it grows into a mighty oak tree. The story begins with the little acorn attached to its mother tree, wondering what God has planned for him. She gently assures him, saying,......more