Banged up, beat up, good enough can sometimes be the best possible solution to a problem. Spires's digital artwork does a masterful job of injecting humour.-The Montreal Gazette In the end, it's precisely the kind of book we need for kids these days.
A definite addition to public and primary school collections.-CM Magazine A little girl has big plans to make the most magnificent thing, with the help of her canine sidekick.-Canadian Family 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. Readers learn that not everything comes out ?just the right way? instantly.-International Reading Association The Most Magnificent Thing is a wonderful fable about effort and reward, in a tone perfectly understandable to younger children. This is a good read-aloud.-Library Media Connection Young readers will love the surprise ending. Determination is key!-Today's Parent 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 Without being heavy-handed, the author has shown how perseverance, determination, vision, and dealing with your emotions can pay off.
with honesty and even a little elegance.-Globe and Mail This indefatigable little girl won't let frustration get in the way of creating her magnificent contraption. The Most Magnificent Thing captures the ups and downs of the creative process perfectly.
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