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The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires (2013, Picture Book)

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Condition
Brand new: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the ...
Type
Picture Book
ISBN
9781554537044

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Kids CAN Press, The Limited
ISBN-10
1554537045
ISBN-13
9781554537044
eBay Product ID (ePID)
170190748

Product Key Features

Book Title
Most Magnificent Thing
Number of Pages
32 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Humorous Stories, General, Animals / Pets, Imagination & Play
Publication Year
2014
Illustrator
Spires, Ashley, Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Author
Ashley Spires
Book Series
Most Magnificent Ser.
Format
Picture Book

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
13.2 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
9.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2019-410750
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Spires' understanding of the fragility and power of the artistic impulse mixes with expert pacing and subtle characterization for maximum delight.-- Kirkus Reviews - Starred Review, Young readers will love the surprise ending. Readers learn that not everything comes out ?just the right way? instantly.-- International Reading Association, Without being heavy-handed, the author has shown how perseverance, determination, vision, and dealing with your emotions can pay off. Illustrations add charm to the story ... This is a good read-aloud.-- Library Media Connection, A little girl has big plans to make the most magnificent thing, with the help of her canine sidekick.-- Canadian Family, ... Spires's buddy tale of overcoming obstacles and learning to manage expectations will likely find an appreciative audience, especially in a classroom setting.-- Quill & Quire, This is a solid choice with a great message that encourages kids not to quit in the face of disappointment but rather to change their perspective and start over.-- School Library Journal, The Most Magnificent Thing captures the ups and downs of the creative process perfectly ... with honesty and even a little elegance.-- Globe and Mail, Young readers will love the surprise ending. Readers learn that not everything comes out "just the right way" instantly.-- International Reading Association, An entertaining book for the very young, this is also a useful reminder that most problems can be worked out if we give it time. Spires's digital artwork does a masterful job of injecting humour.-- The Montreal Gazette, This indefatigable little girl won't let frustration get in the way of creating her magnificent contraption. Determination is key!-- Today's Parent, The Most Magnificent Thing is a wonderful fable about effort and reward, in a tone perfectly understandable to younger children. A definite addition to public and primary school collections.-- CM Magazine, It's a useful description of the creative process, an affirmation of making rather than buying, and a model for girl engineers.-- Publishers Weekly, In the end, it's precisely the kind of book we need for kids these days. Perfection is a myth. Banged up, beat up, good enough can sometimes be the best possible solution to a problem. A lesson for the 21st century children everywhere.-- Elizabeth Bird, SLJ.com
TitleLeading
The
Grade From
Preschool
Series Volume Number
1
Number of Volumes
0 vols.
Dewey Decimal
813/.6
Grade To
Second Grade
Synopsis
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!, 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., 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.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.S75677M68 2014

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  • by mccona
    26 Apr, 2018Top favourable review

    Good message

    The story is interesting enough for kids but the reason parents buy it is for the message. Reviews mention it is good for promoting STEM to young girls. Another obvious message was about how to handle frustration and anger. That message is almost too on-the-nose for a young preschool aged girl trying to learn how to handle her temper, but little kids don't seem to find it preachy. They just get the story. It's nice, with some funny moments, and young kids can relate. It seems like it's going to be a regular in the bedtime reading rotation.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: nichinfamous

  • by olivetmom3
    29 Mar, 2021

    Love it!

    What a wonderful book! We bought it as a part of our granddaughter’s birthday “inventors box” she requested from us. It’s perfect! It would be great for any child who gets discouraged when something doesn’t turn out the way they expected.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: maeraefarmscollectibles_44

  • by john1-73
    10 Mar, 2021

    Good moral to story.

    Very cute book for a young reader. Teaches not to become discouraged if something doesn't work out the first time.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: goodwillsp

  • by jane_pa
    08 Jan, 2020

    Wonderful book for young readers.

    Love this book. Recommend it for your young readers. It arrived in great shape.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • by gretala77
    10 May, 2017

    Love this little book!

    What a great book about perseverance and determination! My 4 year old son loves it.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: goodwillbks

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