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I am thrilled that I have been able to share the experience of The Littlest Acorn with you. The amazing response I have received has not only been touching and fun, but inspiring as well. I have been blessed to hear stories from all ages of how the story of Ashton, the littlest acorn resonated with them, inspiring growth, learning, and greater realization of their truth. I believe that the experiences I have been hearing about should be shared with all of us.
Please share with us your story of how The Littlest Acorn has affected you or somebody you know.
Please share with us your story of how The Littlest Acorn has affected you or somebody you know.
I got the littlest acorn a couple days before christmas and thought it would be nice to read to my two kids before bed. It was a nice story and I liked how the words rhymed throughout it. After I was done reading my little girl said that a girl in the culdesac was just like mopey and always tried to be her friend but made fun of her a lot. I had heard her complain about this girl before, but I didnt know it was like that. Her older brother then told me some of the things she said about them and we talked about teasing and why she teases even though my kids have nothing to be teased about. I asked what they should do when their friend teases them and they said to do like Ashton did and leave, so we went to that part of the book and read again the part where he says "Thanks for caring, but it's time to grow so I must say good by." That is a perfect response to people who try to bring me down to.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the story. :)
"The strongest oak can stand alone when blowing in the wind." I put that on my refrigerator. I think it is so true that anytime I get down or everything goes wrong when it is over I am stronger for it. I have had to listen to God (mother oak in the book?) to get the right answer to my situations, and it has worked out for me especially when there are storms in my life. God gives me strength to stand when I am alone. Thank you for this book Anson.
ReplyDeleteMy niece says "I like the book about the pine cone (long pause) Ashton." Cute
ReplyDeleteMy daughter just started at a new school this year, and she gets picked on A LOT! This has quickly become her new favorite book. Even though I bought this as a family book, it has become part of my daughters nightly routine. Thank you Anson for the book and words of encouragement it gave to my little acorn.
ReplyDeleteI try not to let things people say get to me. It was so nice to see the acorn say "Thanks for caring, but it's time to grow, so I must say good-bye." you have no idea what this did to the way I think about what others say. It is easier for me to look at their criticisms as something that they care more about than I do. Thank you for giving me Ashton as a teacher.
ReplyDeleteThis book is inspiring and teaches on so many levels. I purchased 15 books before Christmas and gave them to family and friends. As each person has read their copy, I've received calls, "Thank you for such a great gift." "I wish I could have read it earlier in my life." One person opened it and read it right away, she had tears in her eyes and said, "My grandson needs this and hugged me." Thank you Anson for such inspiration!! Personally my favorite part is when Ashton is sad when his friend becomes a 'snack' but doesn't hold on to the sadness because he has so much to be thankful for.
ReplyDeleteSincerely your friend,
Kim Martin
We love your book. Always makes me tear up when I read the last page.
ReplyDeleteThis is my daughter's favorite book and asks for it every night. I think some of the lessons from the book will actually stick with her.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anson
Portland, OR
I read your book as part of therapy. It was spot on. With me, Mopey masquerades as the voice of reason. Is it a legitimate thing to think about or just me being negative? I ask myself that now.
ReplyDeleteMy ex always tried to keep me down and acted like it was for my own good, sort of like Mopey acted like it was for the little acorns good. Also, anything worth having is worth working for. I have to work hard to get where I am now, and it was hard, but here I am. I am a strong even though I survived a lifetime of abuse. we get hurt in life, but like when you get stepped on, you have to endure and get back up. It's a great book.
ReplyDeleteVancouver, WA
Where was this book when I needed to get this type of lesson across to my class? This has become the favorite book in our class room. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
ReplyDeleteMrs. K
I read the littlest acorn and after reading came to terms with the fact that I needed to stop being around a good friend of mine that only brought me down. I have known her since we were 10 months old and it was a very difficult decision. I only felt worse around her and her negative spirit. I wont stop being her friend, but I cant be around her any more. Since then I have felt like nearly everything in my life has become much more positive. I have started being around new friends that are where I want to be someday, and I can see my life changing for the better. I can see myself reaching goals I have given up on and will even do more than I thought I would in the next 3 years. This is exciting. Thank you so much for your book Mr. Service. I hope to meet you someday.
ReplyDeleteBaily M.
Every once in a while you come across a book that touches your soul and changes your perspective on life. The Littlest Acorn does just that as it reaches inside to the heart's deepest recesses and plants a glowing seed of hope.
ReplyDeleteFor parents, The Littlest Acorn supplies the perfect balance of perspective and counsel for kids. Guidance that is often unintentionally drown in repetitive lecture.
For children, Ashton becomes an advocate and a validation of their fears and their experiences; challenges that every child will have to face.
For educators and administrators, The Littlest Acorn presents the perfect mixture of non-threatening instruction and role modeling for both the aggressor and the victim.
For the world, Ashton and Mopey provide a pure and wholesome look into the potential that is locked, and sometimes buried, beneath self-doubt.
Anson Service was inspired when he wrote The Littlest Acorn!
Mr. Service came to my child's school last week and I was so impressed with the story and the message he shared with the children. The story was so cute and the children really seemed to get the point. It was wonderful to hear children get different lessons from the same story. My husband and I work hard to instill some of the messages in The Littlest Acorn to our child, and this book has been a great teaching opportunity. I hope to see more books by Mr. Service as good as this. Thank you Mr. Service
ReplyDeletePLEASE come to Montana(= I would come see you to sign my book. My Mom got me this book for my birthday and it is my faverite. I am 11 years old. I will write you an email to tell you where to come.
ReplyDeleteAshley
Just the other night, (college bound daughter) decided she wanted to re-read The Little Acorn book. Its really good for all ages. It gives another dash of courage when you struggling with believing in yourself.
ReplyDeleteMy son who is 5 has to have this book read every night to him. He has memorized some of the lines in there and can even quote them. I think your messages will stay with him his whole life. I couldn't buy that type of influence for him. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBrett
A Vancouver dad
I just finished reading your New Science of Meditation. That is an amazing book. I never thought I could do what I need to do until now. I also have your Acorn book. I love it too, but this meditation book is probably the best book I have ever read.
ReplyDeleteThanks
G
I'm not sure how you do so much, but if I could do half as much as you do I would make a difference in the world too. I read your article in Vancouver Family Magazine and started reading about you on different websites. You said exactly what I needed to hear in the magazine. I am trying to decide if I should marry a man that I met in January. I have a daughter and he has a daughter too. Your article opened my eyes to the fact that I am rushing into this relationship. I think I will not jump into anything right now because some of the things you said remind me of him. He is really a great guy but it seems like there are a things that are not quite right.
ReplyDeleteSo thank you. You truly are amazing from what I have read and an inspiration to me. You live in Vancouver too. YAY! ;-). I have not read your books yet but I will get them soon (next payday). I thank God for people like you.
I just wanted to let you know that someone quoted your book in church today... in Utah! It was neat to see that.
ReplyDeleteI found the Littlest Acorn at my daughter's school today and her teacher told me you donated a big stack of books to the school. I was so touched by the story and that you are obviously an author whose motive is not making money that I had to come home and find out more about you. I am impressed to say the least. I hope you write more children's books in the future and I will also get your other two books. Thank you for your generosity.
ReplyDeleteErika, Vancouver