Title: The Oak Inside the Acorn
Author: Max Lucado
Illustrator: George Angelini
Publisher: Tommy Nelson
Publication Date: April 28, 2006
Format: Hardcover Picture Book
Pages: 48
Size: approx. 26.7 cm x 21.6 cm x 1 cm
Recommended Age: 4–8 years
ISBN: 9781400317332
The Oak Inside the Acorn is a tender, beautifully illustrated story that helps children understand the journey of growing into who God created them to be. When a little acorn is separated from his mother oak tree, he feels uncertain and afraid. But as time passes, he begins to grow—first into a small tree, then into a mighty oak—learning that God has a plan for his life. Max Lucado’s gentle narrative reassures children that they are made with purpose and will flourish in time, just as God intended.
The Oak Inside the Acorn
Highlights & Benefits
Faith-Based Encouragement: Helps children trust God’s timing and purpose for their lives
Emotional Reassurance: Addresses feelings of uncertainty and change with gentle wisdom
Growth Metaphor: Uses nature to illustrate spiritual and personal development
Beautiful Illustrations: Captures the warmth and wonder of the story visually
Ideal for Ages 4–8: Perfect for bedtime reading, classroom discussion, or family devotion