This ABC book pairs perfectly with the popular The Most Magnificent Thing. As readers go through the alphabet, we follow the maker as she tries to create yet another magnificent thing. Each featured word or phrase is followed by descriptions that support STEAM thinking, like “Q is for QUESTIONS. Why isn’t it working? What would make it better?” Readers will be inspired as the maker “Experiments” and makes “Mistakes” until the girl and her pup assistant find success.
Creativity. Teamwork. STEAM. These three themes make this book a hit with all readers
The story follows Meg, a boxitect, as she creates magnificent structures at Maker School. Problems arise when another boxitect enters the school and suddenly there is competition. Meg and Simone have very different styles. When the end of year showcase requires them to work together, will they let their competition and differences keep them from winning? Or can they work together to create something even more magnificent?
The book ends with instructions to make your own box creations. A perfect book for kids who have just moved and may have a plethora or boxes sitting around. Points of note: book cover is different than the jacket.