Books | The Most Magnificent Thing

A Brilliant Story About Big Ideas, Big Feelings, and the Power of Perseverance

From award-winning author and illustrator Ashley Spires comes a funny, relatable, and inspiring picture book about creativity, resilience, and never giving up—even when things don’t go to plan.

A little girl and her loyal dog set out to create the most magnificent thing. She knows exactly how it should look, how it should work, and how she’ll make it—because she makes things all the time. Easy, right? Well… not quite. As she tinkers, hammers, fiddles, and fails (again and again), frustration boils over until she finally quits in a moment of defeat.

But with a little help from her furry friend and a much-needed break, she returns with a fresh perspective—and eventually creates something truly magnificent.

🌟 Why Parents, Teachers & Kids Love This Book:

• A relatable lesson in growth mindset – Perfect for teaching perseverance, problem-solving, and emotional regulation.

• STEM-friendly vocabulary – Rich action words like tinker, wrench, and fasten ignite imagination and inspire young inventors.

• Beautifully illustrated and emotionally honest – Captures the ups and downs of the creative process in a way kids can understand.

• A favorite for character education – Encourages resilience, determination, and the courage to try again.

Whether your child is a budding engineer, an imaginative artist, or simply facing everyday frustrations, The Most Magnificent Thing is a must-have story that shows it's okay to make mistakes—and that taking a break can lead to brilliant breakthroughs.