The Most Magnificent Idea

The Most Magnificent Idea
Ashley Spires
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Hardback
h238 x 238mm - 40pg
8 Sep 2022 CAN
International import eta 7-19 days
9781525305047
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The long-awaited sequel to the runaway bestseller The Most Magnificent Thing that readers have been clamoring for!The girl in this story, with her dog at her side, loves to make things. Her brain, she says, is an "idea machine," so full of ideas that she can hardly keep up. But then one day. . . it isn' t. All of a sudden, the girl can' t come up with a single idea for what to make. She tries everything: brainstorming, gathering new supplies, even jumping up and down on one foot to shake an idea loose. But, nothing. The girl realises, with no ideas taking up space in her brain, it' s filling with sad instead. What if she never has another idea again? Award-winning and bestselling author-illustrator Ashley Spires ingeniously captures the ups and downs of the creative process in this delightful picture book starring the beloved characters from The Most Magnificent Thing. With her signature wit and dry humour, Spires keeps the entertainment level high for readers, who will be rooting for their heroine to get her mojo back. The detailed and expressive artwork humorously captures the emotional arc of the girl' s process. This book offers a terrific character education lesson in patience and perseverance. It will provide inspiration to makers and visionary creators everywhere, encouraging them to believe that an idea is sure to come if they just give it the opportunity - and if it comes from the heart. The Most Magnificent Thing inspired an award-winning animated short film, and a TV series is in the works. AGES: 3 to 7 AUTHOR: Ashley Spires is the bestselling author of The Most Magnificent Thing, The Thing Lou Couldn' t Do and the Binky Adventure series. She lives in Delta, British Columbia, with her partner and their army of pets. SELLING POINTS: . Award-winning and bestselling author-illustrator Spires' s signature wit and dry humour are in perfect form . Ingeniously captures the emotional ups and downs of the creative process . TV series in development
It' s a useful description of the creative process, an affirmation of making rather than buying, and a model for girl engineers. --Publishers Weekly (Praise for The Most Magnificent Thing) 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 (Praise for The Most Magnificent Thing) 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 (Praise for The Most Magnificent Thing)
Ashley Spires is the author and illustrator of many books, including the best-selling The Most Magnificent Thing and the Binky Adventure series. She is a drinker of tea, eater of candy and lover of cats. When she is not making books, she enjoys yoga, jogging and fostering orphan kittens for her local shelter. Ashley lives in Delta, British Columbia, with her dog and far too many felines.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781525305047
Published: 8 Sep 2022
Published In: Canada
Imprint: Kids Can Press
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Format: Hardback
Height: 238mm
Width: 238mm
Pages: 40

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