the most magnificent thing by ashley spires

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. Need help getting your book published? Contact Me.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. If you would like your book edited click here If you would like a book review click here This book was given to me by Kids Can Press through NetGalley. Here is how you can buy this book on Amazon: Never give up on your goals and when times are rough, walk it off.

This book reminds us that there is something good in every bad, that happens in our life, and that good thing can be beneficial for us to use in the future. When she combines all the good parts she has made in every creation, the little girl creates her magnificent thing.

As walking calms her down, she realizes something “right” in every “wrong” that she has created. The little girl also feels that no one understands the intentions of her creation.Įver heard of “walking it off”? Well, this little girl begins to walk to ease her frustration. The things she makes are all “wrong” in her eyes. Eventually giving up on the whole endeavor as no matter how many times she tries her creation is not what she has in mind. She fails, and she tries again several times. She has a plan and has an idea of how it is all going to look like, but as she starts to make it, somehow this creation does not work out very well. Her cute dog follows along and is suppose to be her assistant. A little girl sets off to create this magnificent thing.

The most magnificent thing by ashley spires