George Angelini

This heartwarming story follows a little acorn who goes on a journey of self-discovery. From a tree to a truck, an orange grove, and finally a yard, the acorn grows and learns about its purpose. This story is not only enjoyable for children but also resonates with adults, reminding us that God has a plan for each of us and that we are meant to be exactly who we are. Trust in God and embrace your destiny.

For within every child is the special person God created, just waiting to grow. "'Just be the tree God made you to be,'said Mother Oak." Sometimes I forget that God has a plan for me. I never thought about it when I was little. I'd love to do an activity in the classroom where we speculate about what His plan will be for our lives. We could tie it to our character traits and what we enjoy doing. We could do an imaginative profile of where we'll be in twenty years. I think the students would show more love that. show less

It was hard for Little Acorn to believe he would ever be a big, strong oak tree. But, as time passed, he grew, and his relationship with a little girl changed as they both grew. This is a wonderful story about growing up and how we all change.

Title: The Oak Inside the Acorn
Author: Max Lucado
Summary:
This story is about a little acorn that does not believe that he will ever be a big strong oak tree. Eventually, he does grow into a big oak and finds that his strong branches were just right for a special purpose.
Personal Reactions:
Max Lucado is my favorite author of both children’s literature and adult literature. This story is just another amazing story that he has created. It shows that “God has a special purpose for show more you.”
Extensions:
1) The students will construct a paper over what they wish to be when they get older.
2) The students will partake in a Science activity on how an acorn grows into an oak tree. show less