A little girl and her canine assistant set out to make the most magnificent thing. But after much hard work, the end result is not what the girl had in mind. Frustrated, she quits. Her assistant suggests a long walk, and as they walk, it slowly becomes clear what the girl needs to do to succeed. A charming story that will give kids a most magnificent thing: perspective!
Age Group: Second grade
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GeneralDear Parents,
A girl wants to make something magnificent…the most magnificent thing. She knows just how will it looks, and she knows just how will it work. All she has to do is make it, so she goes through an experience of making and unmaking, of enthusiasm and frustration, until she makes what she wants.
Dear Parents,
This is an inspiring book about innovation, imagination, perseverance and experimenting, all keys for lifelong learning that are too often neglected. Your child is likely, as are most children, to be naturally inquisitive. Children need an enriching environment that encourages them to question, engage, plan, experiment and evaluate their work, in order to gain self- confidence, and skills.
Like the girl in the book, your child may get frustrated sometimes. Her assistant suggests taking a walk to clear her head and see things from different perspective. Asking a question that opens new paths of thinking, or suggesting something new, or providing different materials, can encourage your child to try anew.
Finally, nothing is perfect! There is always room for improvement, but that shouldn’t keep a child from feeling proud of what she/he made and seeing it as The Most Magnificent Thing!
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Year of Distribution:
2018-2019
