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 young listeners 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. Listeners will cheer on the growing tree when he can't grow oranges like the orange tree or flowers like the rose bush. Children will listen with patient wonder as the tree grows empty branches, and later a very special purpose is revealed.
The Oak Inside the Acorn is a wonderful audiobook for listeners, ages 6-10. Children will learn that:
This inspirational story makes an excellent bedtime story and will help children in your life understand all they were created to be.
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"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! " — Kate (4 out of 5 stars)
"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 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. "
" Touching story about an acorn that grows up to be an oak. Thanks, Mo! "
" Longer picture book with a great message about growing up and being who you were meant to be. "
" "Within you is a great oak, Little Acorn. Just be the tree God made you to be." "
" It's really respecting and it's about what God wants us to do. "
" 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! "
" Another great Max Lucado book about becoming what "God made you to be". "
" 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 :) "
" This beautiful children's book totally supports my education philosophy. No child is the same and should be nurtured to become what God intended. "
" Great book! God has a plan for everyone! "
" 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 is my daughters favorite book. I liked it also. "
" 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. "
" 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. "
" Cute story about growing up and becoming who God made you to be. "
" If you loved "You are Special", you'll love this one too. "
" Great book about your potential.... often give as a graduation gift. "
" A great book for kids. "
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 teaching minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is America’s bestselling inspirational author with more than 130 million books in print.
Ben Holland is an audiobook narrator who won the prestious Audie Award in 2015 for best narration in the inspiration/faith-based nonfiction category.
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