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The Most Magnificent Thing
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Kids Can Press Ltd. 2014
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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 the most magnificent thing: perspective!

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Street Date:
04/01/2014
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781771381741
ASIN:
B00IZH626G
Accelerated Reader:
LG
Level 2.9, 0.5 Points
Lexile code:
AD: Adult Directed
Lexile measure:
380

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APA Citation (style guide)

Ashley Spires. (2014). The Most Magnificent Thing. Kids Can Press Ltd.

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Ashley Spires. 2014. The Most Magnificent Thing. Kids Can Press Ltd.

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Ashley Spires, The Most Magnificent Thing. Kids Can Press Ltd, 2014.

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Ashley Spires. The Most Magnificent Thing. Kids Can Press Ltd, 2014.

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