This is an awesome book for young readers to learn how to work effectively with others, even when they disagree with their teammates. I genuinely think that this book has the potential to be a highly important book in schools and at home. Spires gets to the point quickly, but also allows the story's plot to fully develop and play out. This definitely helped the message have a better impact on readers because it made more sense and maintained the attention of this book's audience. Another great thing about this book was that the author seamlessly included various skills that anyone can use in order to be a good team player (i.e. taking a break to breathe, kindly adding on to others' ideas). Lastly, the creative tone of the book showed not only in the writing but also in the illustrations. I loved seeing the progression of the kids' inventions, and it's clear that the illustrator had vivid ideas going into this project, which were executed flawlessly. Bravo!

This continues the "magnificent" series by Ashley Spires and carries a message of inventing things as a team. I think this book would be good for a lesson about cooperation, or would work well to teach more about using the makerspace. It was a bit preachy and seemed to be written more for adults, but I think kids would benefit from the ideas.

I have loved every book in this series and this one is no different. How the characters work through their differences is something wonderful to read to our children, as we all know kids are not always the best at conflict resolution. The illustrations as always are inviting and contribute to the story in a positive way.

Sometimes it can be hard to compromise and work together. In this picture book two children are trying to build a project and they both have ideas and opinions for how it should be done. Unfortunately, they don't agree with each other and this leads to complications in their project. Readers will see how to work through differences and make compromises to end up with something great in the end.

Ashley Spires never misses. Great for encouraging girls into STEM as well as how to collaborate as a team.

A magnificent new addition to the series, touching on the tricky-to-navigate scenario of group work. This will be an essential library and classroom read, perfect for the start of the school year or any time teamwork is required. I so appreciate the multiple acknowledgements that there WILL be disagreements that need to be worked through - I would've liked to have seen maybe a few examples of ways to do this, but that would've taken away too much from the story. This is didactic, sure, but ultimately enjoyable.

A magnificent sequel that absolutely builds on the previous book by exploring how tricky it is for children to create something together in a team. The two characters are fun and vibrant and the setting of being outside with all the materials is fantastic. Then we get so much key moments for discussion. Planning our item, the steps to building, what we do when we are frustrated and the need to listen to others. The facial expressions and reactions such as the characters turning their backs due to them being annoyed or stubborn is something that teachers and pupils will have lessons discussing as are the moments of compromise that are shown after the conflict. The relationship between the text and images are fantastic, the characters are lovable and more importantly, relatable. This story absolutely shines with so much teaching material and potential. The themes are powerful but shown in humorous and engaging ways. A copy is needed for each class let alone each school.

This is an excellent addition to this wonderful series! Learning to work together is such an important part of early childhood, school- and adulthood and most careers! The art tells its own little side stories. I plan to adopt this into my ECE classroom library.

This is the first book of the series I’ve read. It’s a great way to talk about and encourage team work, and I love how realistic it is. Not everyone works well together, and even if they do, they don’t always think the same. In the end, everyone can contribute something. The result may not be expected, but it can be similar, and--hopefully--better.

4.25 Stars

A follow-up to the beloved book, THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING, but adding another lovable duo!
I loved that THE MOST MAGNIFICENT TEAM illustrates (literally) not just the design and redesign process, but doing so with feedback and other opinions. An important topic for adults and children, alike.
The pet assistants are once again a delight and the chaos of the girl’s creative process is a joyful inspiration.
I do wish the word team was repeated more throughout the story to reinforce the concept. Perhaps even demonstrate a brainstorming process with various words like “co-creator”, “collaborator”, and “teammate”.
But all-in-all, an enjoyable read and wonderful depiction of the beauty of teamwork!

I was honored to be able to enjoy an ARC of this book through NetGalley. Thank you to author/illustrator, Ashley Spires, and Kids Can Press.

This is my second Ashley Spires picture book and it doesn’t disappoint. There is so much humor and expectation in her stories. You see these colorful panels of hard work and wonder what will result from the elaborate construction. Just when you’re sure there’s nothing remarkable to be made, you’re always surprised by the results. And working as a team makes the end product even more spectacular. I love the reality of working with another creative. It’s hard to give up ownership of an idea when working with others, but when you both bend and sway to the other person’s ideas and talent, you could make the most wonderful things.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

We own the first book, The Most Magnificent Thing, and adore it! I need to keep tabs on Picture books because I didn’t know this was a series now. I saw this on Netgalley and had to request it!

I love that this is about learning how to navigate teamwork. It’s hard, even as an adult, to do things as a team. They both had their strengths and weaknesses. They were able to learn how they could work together and create something amazing. My son really caught on to their emotions with the illustrations, which was a bonus! Speaking of the illustrations, I adore them.

Overall, we loved this one and I will be adding it to our library!! I think all kids need to read about how teamwork can be difficult, but you can work through it!

Many thanks to Kids Can Press and Netgalley for an e-ARC. All thoughts an opinions are my own.

We love this author. This is another wonderful book about common childhood challenges. My children loved this.

I received an electronic ARC from Kids Can Press through NetGalley.
Spires brings us a fourth book in this series. This time the girl discovers someone else in her creating space. She isn't sure but decides to work with the other inventor to create her design. However, she discovers that the other young girl has her own opinions and ideas. Readers may agree that it is difficult to work together until everyone learns to compromise and listen. By the end, the two have created an incredible invention that is already being used. They agree to meet again to invent more. I love the character expression on both the two inventors and their assistants. We can clearly tell what all of them are feeling as the story unfolds. Looking forward to sharing this with our students.

For the past three years, my 4th graders have worked together to make a cardboard gingerbread house every December. This book is the perfect intro to how to work together and disagree but also come together to make something work!

Our old favorite character from The Most Magnificent Thing has her own ideas but when she runs into the neighbor, they try to work together. It is not going well and they decide to do the plans their own way but both end up frustrated and end up coming together and learned how to handle the disagreement to create something amazing! A book of perseverance with such cute illustrations!

5/5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is a wonderful book for littles learning teamwork. The illustrations are beautiful and it is relatable for children.
I love the furry friends in the story as children will get very excited about this aspect.
There are also speaking bubbles which helps children learn about dialogue!
I definitely recommend this book! A good pick for teachers and parents.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kids Can Press for an advanced read copy of this sweet children’s book.

The Most Magnificent Team by Ashley Spires is about two neighborhood girls that learn to share and work together to complete a project for their pets. The book teaches the importance of working through differences when others may have a different perspective than our own. It shows how coping skills such as taking a break and some breaths can help us when we feel angry. The story reminds young readers that when we cooperate we can solve problems together and grow stronger relationships.

The illustrations in the book were wonderful too and I loved the little girls adorable pets that worked alongside them as they forged a new friendship.

This book would make a wonderful addition to an early elementary aged classroom or school library and is a great educational resource for school counselors and social skills building.

Really think this is a valuable story for kids! Perhaps most suited to the 4 year old/kindergarten set as it tells the story of two girls but also delivers a message about teamwork and collaboration that would be lost on younger kids. I've never read the other books in this series but truly enjoyed this one and think it has tremendous value as a story and a lesson for kids!

I received a free eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I love Ashley Spires (<I>The Thing Lou Couldn’t Do</I> is a storytime favorite), so I requested this one as soon as I saw it was available.

Super cute story about teamwork, with Spires’ signature style and artwork. The little girl from <I>The Most Magnificent Thing</I> returns, but this time she has a new neighbor. While she’s first excited to meet a fellow maker, the neighbor does things differently and their styles don’t mesh AT ALL (I also love the detail that neighbor has a cat while the original girl has a dog). Neighbor is more methodical, while the girl just wants to plow through and DO STUFF. In the end, each one realizes the other’s way has some merit, but what’s actually best is working through things together!

Thank you Net Galley for the ARC! This is adorable and the perfect read to teach littles how to accept help when it’s needed and working together rather than thinking your idea is the best/only way
Really loved this and so did my daughter (age 4.5)