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The Most Magnificent Thing

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The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires tells the story of an unnamed girl and her loyal dog as she sets out to create something truly magnificent. Despite clear ideas about its design and function, the journey is fraught with repeated failures that test her patience and resolve. Anger and frustration push her to quit, but with a little encouragement from her canine companion, she returns revitalised and determined, ultimately achieving success.
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Format: Hardback
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This delightful picture book is ideal for young children, especially those learning about perseverance, creativity, and problem-solving. Parents and educators will find it an excellent tool to inspire resilience and the value of taking breaks when facing challenges.

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A little girl and her canine assistant set out to make the most magnificent thing. But after much hard work, the end result is not what the girl had in mind. Frustrated, she quits. Her assistant suggests a long walk, and as they walk, it slowly becomes clear what the girl needs to do to succeed. A charming story that will give kids the most magnificent thing: perspective!

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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.

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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781554537044

Publisher: Kids Can Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 October 2017

Country: Canada

Imprint: Kids Can Press

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 239.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 359g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Ashley Spires grew up in the Pacific Northwest, the supposed stomping grounds of Bigfoot. She is the author and illustrator of a number of books for children, including Small Saul and the Adventures of Binky the Space Cat. She was the recipient of the 2011 Silver Birch Express Award and the 2011 Hackmatack Award for Binky the Space Cat and was shortlisted for a Joe Shuster Comics for Kids Award and an Eisner Award for Binky Under Pressure. Ashley currently lives in British Columbia.

Ashley Spires grew up in the Pacific Northwest, the supposed stomping grounds of Bigfoot. She is the author and illustrator of a number of books for children, including Small Saul and the Adventures of Binky the Space Cat. She was the recipient of the 2011 Silver Birch Express Award and the 2011 Hackmatack Award for Binky the Space Cat and was shortlisted for a Joe Shuster Comics for Kids Award and an Eisner Award for Binky Under Pressure. Ashley currently lives in British Columbia.

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