I had heard of this book long before I came across it in a very famous book shop in Portland while on holiday. It tells the story of a 'regular girl' and her dog or 'assistant'. She's on a mission to make the 'most magnificent thing!' We're not sure what that actually is or how she will make it but that's the point. This book is an excellent narrative to introduce a 'growth mindset' or the idea of perseverance with children. Her magnificent thing does not come as expected. In fact, she is most displeased with her efforts and the fact that it's not turning out as planned (we've all been there, no?) She's disappointed and cross. Only after a break with her assistant (dog!) does she take a step back and reassess. Then she tries again. She evaluates the successes and the bits that didn't work in her previous efforts. She tries again. And then she creates 'the most magnificent thing'. It's not perfect, but what is? It's an improvement and has brought to life her ideas. This story is a fantastic way to explore ideas, effort, failure, reassessment, perseverance and success. All the skills we need to achieve what we want, whatever that might be. What's your magnificent thing? L x
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