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"""The Acorn and the Oak"" is the story of a young girl, her mother, and their love of an old oak tree. It is a timeless adventure that takes its readers into the forest and allows them to see all its beauty. The detailed illustrations brought to life with watercolor will forever change the way you see a simple acorn or an oak. Written to inspire all ages, this tale teaches about love, strength, and endurance. Using the connection that people have with nature, the story reminds us that after we lose something we love, it will forever shape us and remain a part of our lives."

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"Mother and daughter, Rhonda Accardo and Jessica Waterstradt, come together for the first time as author and illustrator to create this timeless story of an old oak tree. Jessica received an illustration degree from Grand Valley University, and Rhonda works as a nurse. With beautiful watercolor illustrations, Jessica brings her mother's words to life with intricate detail. ""As children, we were both gifted with a vivid imagination, coupled with a love of the outdoors. If we were young at the same time, I am certain we would have been the best of friends and shared the most amazing adventures. Lucky for us, we can meet in a world we create with pen, paper, a little paint, and our imaginations."" Jessica and Rhonda live in southeast Michigan with their families. On their days off, they can be found in woods or along dirt roads, wading in streams, and finding the wonder in the trees along the way. Mother and daughter, Rhonda Accardo and Jessica Waterstradt, come together for the first time as author and illustrator to create this timeless story of an old oak tree. Jessica received an illustration degree from Grand Valley University, and Rhonda works as a nurse. With beautiful watercolor illustrations, Jessica brings her mother's words to life with intricate detail. ""As children, we were both gifted with a vivid imagination, coupled with a love of the outdoors. If we were young at the same time, I am certain we would have been the best of friends and shared the most amazing adventures. Lucky for us, we can meet in a world we create with pen, paper, a little paint, and our imaginations."" Jessica and Rhonda live in southeast Michigan with their families. On their days off, they can be found in woods or along dirt roads, wading in streams, and finding the wonder in the trees along the way."

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