Ashley Spires is the author and illustrator of many books, including the bestselling The Most Magnificent Thing, The Thing Lou Couldn't Do and the Binky the Space Cat series. She is a drinker of tea, eater of candy and lover of animals. When she is not making books, she enjoys yoga, jogging and fostering orphan kittens for her local shelter. Ashley lives just outside Vancouver, British Columbia, with her dog and far too many felines.
... readers will empathize with the young builder when her
confidence is shaken, and admire her perseverance, skill and
renewed enthusiasm... Magnificent ideas can arise, sometimes when
they're least expected.--Canadian Children's Booknews
Reassuring banter for any young maker hitting their first rough
patch.--Kirkus Reviews
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)
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