A review by srivalli
The Most Magnificent Idea by Ashley Spires

hopeful inspiring fast-paced

4.5

4.5 Stars

Idea block is real! 

What do you do when your idea machine suddenly stops? What if you can get a single idea? 

Our little girl in red is in the same situation. She is a builder, creator, and inventor wrapped in a chota packet. One day, she has no idea what to create next. Gasp! 

When my friend Rosh said books 2, 3, & 4 were available on Edelweiss+, I had to grab them right away. This book is as adorable as it looks. The little girl and her doggy assistant need an idea, and they will find it somehow, anyhow. 

I’m sure kids and adults can relate to the theme. Some days, it’s hard for the brain to work the way it usually does. Pushing harder only increases frustration. Let it settle down, and inspiration will come from somewhere. 

The writing is simple and entertaining, with specific words highlighted in caps. The text is placed alongside the illustrations in 1-4 teeny lines. 

The illustrations are also on the simpler side, but have a lot of detailing too. The things the girl builds, her blueprints, the room, etc., showcase fine details, but the background is kept simple. This contrast works well to show how smart the little girl is! I love the gray cat in random frames. 

To summarize, The Most Magnificent Idea is an adorable little book for little kids to understand that temporary idea blocks or creative slumps are common, and with some time, they’ll be back in action. 

Thank you, Edelweiss+ and Kids Can Press, for the eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.