Little Acorn Grows Up by Edward Gibbs Ages 3-6 20 pages Little Brown Kids April 2013 Board book     This board book opens with a little yellow acorn falling to the ground. As it lies there, various animals approach the acorn and ask the same question: “Little acorn, little acorn, what will you be?” The acorn replies that someday it will grow into a big tree and provide in some manner for the creature. For the white mouse, the tree will one day offer shelter. For the rabbit, it will be shade to keep the rabbit cool on a warm day. Six critters ask the question. After the little acorn sprouts and grows into a healthy big tree, we see how it does, in fact, keep the promise and become everything it has said it would be. Not only does this story show that great things come from small packages. It also emphasizes the interdependence of animals and plants. Because of the repetition and simple text, Little Acorn Grows Up would also make a good beginning reader.     web reviews   Bob Walch/2013 for curled up with a good kid's book   For grown-up fiction, nonfiction and speculative fiction book reviews, visit our sister site Curled Up With a Good Book (www.curledup.com)