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 readers 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 patient wonder as the tree grows empty branches, and later a very special purpose is revealed.

The Oak Inside the Acorn is a wonderful picture book for readers, ages 6-10. Children will learn that:

• All of God's creations have purpose and contribute to the well-being of others
• Patience is a process, and it takes time to grow into all God created them to be

This inspirational story makes an excellent bedtime story and will help children in your life understand all they were created to be.