This book is so wonderful. A child has an invention in her head. She knows what she wants to make, so she fiddles and fiddles and makes a whole bunch of inventions but none of them are just quite right. She gets mad and is about to quit when her assistant (her dog) recommends a walk. She goes for a walk, gains perspective calms down and is able to create the invention she wants. As an added benefit her other inventions help the people in the neighborhood.

Thanks to Net Gallery, I had the opportunity to read this inspiring picture book about the cycle of failure and success. A little girl and her dog decides to make "the most magnificent thing." Even though she tries and tries, it doesn't work out - it's not magnificent. The story doesn't end there. The book gives the reader tools for dealing with not getting it right, even if you try very hard.

A cute story that inspires one to look deeper and never give up.

I thought it would be fitting to review this title (finally) on International Women's Day. This book is perfect for young makers and tinkerers who aren't afraid to fail. While not only emphasizing creative, outside-the-box thinking, it also explores play, partnership, and emotions. The text-to-image ratio would make this a good fit for younger readers and would also work well as a read-aloud title. The illustrations work very well with the text and the simplistic backgrounds can help the reader focus on the text and central imagery.

The Most Magnificent Thing
This little book was such an adorable read. I loved seeing the pictures and the art work. This little book is perfect for little ones who get discouraged and need some encouragement to keep going on projects. To work hard and every time they fail to try again! I received a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review from net galley. Thanks to the publisher and author for the opportunity.

This was adorable and taught many good lessons. Persistence, hard work, patience.

A lovely story that really struck a chord with my five-year-old (who insisted that we read it four times in a row). A beautifully illustrated, charming story with a very important message.

I actually read this to my 3rd grade classroom on an iPad. We learned that when you have the printed version you can see 2 pages at once, rather than the page you're reading. That being said, it did not detract from the story. The students were engaged and discussed the characters negative-positive mindset. They rated the book from 1-5 stars, and defended their opinion. The only one star had nothing to do with the actual book- they own this book at home. A younger sibling reads it every day so he was "sick of the story". We compromised as a class & gave it 3 1/2 stars.

I really enjoyed this book. The story of a little girl's creativity was wonderful & I really appreciated that she persevered until she was successful in creating what she envisioned. The illustrations are so fun & I most enjoyed the pages where the background was all line drawings with the people in colour. I can't wait to read this to my son!!

Ashley Spires is an author/ illustrator who lives on the West Coast of Canada with her dog and four cats.

Rating 5 out of 5 stars. This is a book written for smaller children. The girl with the brown hair in pigtails and her pug dog come to life in the exciting colorful pictures.

This is a book written for smaller children. The girl with the brown hair in pigtails and her pug dog come to life in the exciting colorful pictures.

A little girl decides to build the most magnificent thing. Her pug dog is her assistant. She tries a few times to build it. When it’s finished it doesn’t feel or look right. She tries building it square and round. She gives it legs and antennae. She makes it fuzzy. But still it is not magnificent. She decides to go on a walk. Then she discovers there is something right about each of the things she’s made. She gos back to work. Will she succeed in making the most magnificent thing?#blog #book #magnificentthing #ashleyspires

This is truly a wonderful children's book. The drawings are delightfully simple, but full of the passion and emotion of a little girl on a mission. A fantastic read-aloud book that both children and adults will enjoy - I know that I did.

This book is magnificiant, and the message it sends is more than magnificient. I loved what's mentionned in the first illustration, the fact that you're already a special person with lots hidden inside, all you have to do (hardest part) is reach out and pull it.
It is about never quitting, and the fact that it is OK to get frustrated from time to time and take a little break, alowing us to look back and realise that all those experieces we consider as "failures" are the little pieces that will make the wrong things become "THE" magnifiecient thing.

PS: I won't be spoiling the end by posting the last illustration! and the illustrations were delicious.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the copy!!

The Most Magnificent Thing happened to me: my wish came true and I was approved for this little gem.

This is the short story of a little girl and her canine companion/assistant, as she sets out to make the most magnificent thing in the world.

But as much as she tries, nothing really turns out the way she wants it to. So her frustration builds up, until one small incident makes her explode. The one who comes to her aid is her assistant. The dog suggests a walk and the little girl relaxes. Also, she's able to see what's not working with her invention, so that she finally builds the most magnificent thing.

This picture book truly is a beautiful thing. It shows children how hard and frustrating the creative process can be. And how they should never give up, just take a moment to relax. I highly recommend this for children of all ages.

Very cute book with a great message about working hard and not giving up immediately. This book perfect for everyone not just for children.
I'm an entrepreneur and always explore a new idea to make a new 'thing' to sell, so I'm going to make the most MAGNIFICENT thing! I know how it will look and how it will work. All I have to do is make it, and I make things all the time. Easy-peasy!
But of course it's not easy. I fail, I cry, I'm mad. I’m no good at this so "I QUIT”. My friend suggests me to take a walk. It’s not much help at first. But before long, I start to feel different.
After that I'm trying again.
I fail again, I cry again, I mad again.
Yes this book is about me! I'm an adult.

What a lovely uplifting book to read to my great niece. She loved it and started suggesting ways to make the magnificent 'thing' better. A good positive well written and beautifully illustrated children's book.

A sweet book about perseverance and creativity. It made me chuckle a few times, especially at the "hired assistant." Would definitely recommend!

What a delightfully wonderful little book.
The illustrations are beautiful and such a great message to send to children-that to use your intellect, imagination, and even though you might get a little upset to stick with it, and you can accomplish anything.
Plus having a dog as a sidekick doesn't hurt either.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley for an honest opinion. My thanks to Ashley Spires and Kids Can Press for the opportunity.