![]() 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. The clever use of verbs in groups of threes is both fun and functional, offering opportunities for wonderful vocabulary enrichment. 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. For the early grades' exploration of character education, this funny book offers a perfect example of the rewards of perseverance and creativity. 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. Eventually, the girl gets really, really mad. ![]() Easy-peasy!” But making her magnificent thing is anything but easy, and the girl tries and fails, repeatedly. All she has to do is make it, and she makes things all the time. ![]() “She is going to make the most MAGNIFICENT thing! She knows just how it will look. ![]() 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. Based on the book written by award-winning author and illustrator, Ashley Spires, The Most Magnificent Thing is an inspirational story about a little girl with a creative spirit, determined to make great things. Shop Barnes & Noble The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires online at. ![]()
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