
By Jen Arena, Jessica Gibson (Illustrator)
A young acorn falls from a tree and embarks on a journey of growth and self-discovery
Acorn leaps from his tree, eager for adventure, but a squirrel's actions bury him in darkness. Trapped and still, Acorn must transform to turn this setback into a new journey. Will he embrace change and grow into something greater, or remain the wild spirit he once was? Discover the thrilling metamorphosis of a little acorn with big dreams.
Jory John’s Bad Seed series meets After the Fall by Dan Santat in this charming picture book about a young acorn’s grand adventure and the incredible transformation that follows. Acorn is a little wild, and from his oak tree perch, he longs for adventure. When he’s the first of his friends to jump off the oak tree, he’s on his way into the wide world, full of new experiences that fill his little heart with excitement! But when a squirrel buries Acorn deep underground, the thrill-seeking Acorn finds himself forced to stay still, in the darkness, for a long time. To turn this biggest setback into a wild adventure, Acorn may have to change from the inside out.
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