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Award-winning author and illustrator Ashley Spires has created a charming picture book about an unnamed girl and her very best friend, who happens to be a dog. The girl has a wonderful idea. “She is going to make the most MAGNIFICENT thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. All she has to do is make it, and she makes things all the time. Easy-peasy!” But making her magnificent thing is anything but easy, and the girl tries and fails, repeatedly. Eventually, the girl gets really, really mad. She is so mad, in fact, that she quits. But after her dog convinces her to take a walk, she comes back to her project with renewed enthusiasm and manages to get it just right.
For the early grades’ exploration of character education, this funny book offers a perfect example of the rewards of perseverance and creativity. The girl’s frustration and anger are vividly depicted in the detailed art, and the story offers good options for dealing honestly with these feelings, while at the same time reassuring children that it’s okay to make mistakes. The clever use of verbs in groups of threes is both fun and functional, offering opportunities for wonderful vocabulary enrichment. The girl doesn’t just “make” her magnificent thing — she “tinkers and hammers and measures,” she “smoothes and wrenches and fiddles,” she “twists and tweaks and fastens.” These precise action words are likely to fire up the imaginations of youngsters eager to create their own inventions and is a great tie-in to learning about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
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Ashley Spires
Ashley Spires grew up in a little town on the coast of British Columbia called Tsawwassen with two parents, an older sister, eight cats, a dog and the occasional newt.
For a while she thought that animation was her future, but then photography caught her eye, which led her to bookmaking courses. These classes opened her eyes to the world of illustration and she never looked back. Delighted that there was, in fact, a career that allowed her to remain in her pajamas, hang out with her cats and be productive at the same time, she knew illustration was the perfect job for her.
Ashley spent time living in Toronto and Saskatoon before returning to her home turf of Delta, British Columbia where she now resides with three cats, a dog and her extremely patient fella.
Everyone Loves The Most Magnificent Thing!
“A model for girl engineers.”
— Publishers Weekly.
“Precisely the kind of book we need for kids these days.”
— Elizabeth Bird.
“Expert pacing and subtle characterization for maximum delight.”
— Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review.
100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
— New York Public Library.
Publisher : Kids Can Press; Illustrated edition (April 1, 2014)
Language : English
Hardcover : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 1554537045
ISBN-13 : 978-1554537044
Reading age : 3 – 7 years, from customers
Lexile measure : AD380L
Grade level : Preschool – 2
Item Weight : 12.8 ounces
Dimensions : 9.3 x 1.5 x 9.3 inches
Customers say
Customers find the story great, inspiring, and fun. They say the book encourages a growth mindset and inspires creativity. Readers also appreciate the adorable illustrations and message. They describe the writing quality as well-written, concise, and enjoyable.
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