Ashley Spires

Tyttö ja hänen koiransa ovat valmiita rakentamaan jotain. Tyttö kerää tarvikkeet, ja he suuntaavat suosikkityötilaansa - vain huomatakseen, että naapuri ja tämän kissa ovat ehtineet sinne ensin! Hmm, ehkä he voisivat tehdä jotain yhdessä? Upea idea! Niinpä tyttö alkaa leikata, vasaroida ja liimata samalla kun naapuri pohtii, mittaa ja laskee. Naapuri uskoo aina kahdesti mittaamiseen ja kerran leikkaamiseen, mutta tytön mielestä siinä kestää liian kauan. Jännitteet alkavat nousta, kun käy selväksi, että heillä on hyvin erilaiset tyylit työskennellä. Ja jopa erilaiset ideat siitä, mitä he ovat rakentamassa! Voivatko he koskaan toimia tiiminä?Ashley Spires yhdistää huumoria ja empatiaa juuri oikeaan sävyyn ja onnistuu vangitsemaan täydellisesti muiden kanssa työskentelyn emotionaaliset ylä- ja alamäet. Kun tyttö kestää teknisiä ja emotionaalisia haasteita, hän oppii, että virheet eivät tarkoita epäonnistumista ja takaiskut ovat vain etappeja menestymisen tiellä. Tämä hauska ja inspiroiva kuvakirja on osa Maailman mahtavin -sarjaa, joka sisältää kirjoja, tv-sarjan ja palkitun lyhytelokuvan.

From the creator of the Most Magnificent Thing and the Binky Adventures Series, a hilarious story about an unconventional little pirate.Ahoy there Will this sweet little pirate find his place aboard The Rusty Squid or will he be forced to walk the plank?When Small Saul joins the crew of The Rusty Squid, it doesn't take long for the other pirates to notice something is very different about this tiny fellow. He was born to sing sea shanties, bake pineapple upside down cakes and redecorate, not to hold a sword and plunder. Being rough and tough just isn't in his nature.Small Saul learned at Pirate College that pirates only care about three things: their ship, being tough and lots and lots of treasure. Can Small Saul show these ruffians that despite his gentle spirit, he's worth his weight in gold? With treasure chests of laughs, Small Saul's high-seas adventure is a light-hearted celebration of individuality, perseverance and being true to one's self.

Tässä on Lare.Karvainen, yli kaksimetrinen, kasvisruokaa nauttiva isojalka tykkää elämän vaatimattomista puolista: puutarhanhoidosta, pitkistä metsälenkeistä ja keskiviikon pyykkipäivistä. Laresta tuntuu kuin kukaan ei edes tietäisi, että hän on olemassa. Vaan hyvä niin. Lare asustelee onnellisena yhdessä lemmikkikaninsa Eerikin kanssa... kunnes eräänä päivänä kaikki yhtäkkiä muuttuu. Tai ainakin melkein kaikki.Olipa lukijalla isot tai pienet jalat, hän ihastuu päätä pahkaa Lareen. Tämä on suloinen ja hauska tarina yksinäisyydestä, toveruudesta ja sen oikean löytämisestä.Ashley Spires varttui luoteis-Kanadassa Atlantin rannalla alueella, jota pidetään yleisesti isojalkojen asuinpaikkana. Siitä hän keksi idean tähän kirjaan. Ashley on moneen otteeseen palkittu lastenkirjailija ja kuvittaja. Hän hölkkää kuten Lare, on kasvissyöjä, hoivailee lemmikkejään ja heittelee omia sukkeluuksiaan katsoessaan huonoja elokuvia. Ashley viettää hiljaiseloa Saskatchewanin sydänmailla Saskatoonissa lukuisten pienten karvaisten eläinten ja yhden todella ison ja karvaisen seurassa.

Another hilarious picture book tie-in to the award-winning Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe animated TV series.Binky the space cat - better known to his fellow space pets as Agent Binky - has always wondered what goes on at the dog park. His fellow agent Gordon goes there every day with Small Human, but the rest of the team, being indoor pets, aren't allowed. Then it hits him - why shouldn't they all be able to see it for themselves? It's a new secret mission They'll go where no cat nor turtle nor goldfish has gone before And Gordon will help them get there by designing a robot that everyone can fit inside that looks and acts like a dog. What could possibly go wrong?This laugh-out-loud adventure story is adapted from an episode of the Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe animated TV series, based on Ashley Spires's bestselling and award-winning Binky Adventure graphic novel series. Binky is in top form here, embarking on his latest mission as only Agent Binky can

En dag får den lilla flickan Millie en lysande idé. Med hjälp av sin hundassistent ska hon skapa något storslaget! Hon vet precis hur den storslagna saken ska se ut. Hon vet precis hur den ska fungera. Lätt som en plätt! Men att göra en storslagen manick visar sig svårare än hon trott. Hon mäter, hamrar och monterar och justerar, om och om igen, men det blir bara fel. Om den ändå kunde funka! Boken Millie och den storslagna saken har öppnat dörren till STEM för tusentals barn och unga i Kanada och inspirerat en ny generation av uppfinnare och problemlösare. Under hösten 2025 får berättelsen nytt liv som tv-serie på SVT, där ännu fler barn får följa Millies uppfinningsresa – full av utmaningar, kreativitet och storslagna idéer. Nu kommer den första boken äntligen på svenska! Författaren och illustratören Ashley Spires har fått ett flertal priser för sina barnböcker. Det här är en lättläst bok från Easy Peasy.

Holy fuzzbutt A new Ashley Spires picture book series, based on the animated TV show Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe.When Agent Binky (the space cat) accidentally falls through a screen while he's chasing an alien (fruit fly) that got inside his space station (house), he and his beloved stuffed mouse, Ted, are catapulted into outer space (outside), and Ted lands right near an alien spaceship (wasp nest) Though Binky is brought back inside, Ted is left behind -- in enemy territory Knowing he must act quickly, Binky turns to P.U.R.S.T. (Pets of the Universe Ready for Space Travel) for assistance. But will they be able to rescue Ted in time?Binky and his friends are in top (or, rather, over-the-top ) in this hilarious adventure based on the animated TV series Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe and the original Binky Adventure graphic novel series by award-winning, bestselling creator Ashley Spires.

Holy fuzzbutt A new Ashley Spires picture book series, based on the animated TV show Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe. Binky the space cat is on duty, keeping watch for any aliens (bugs) attempting to breach his space station (house). Wait, there's one (caterpillar) on the windowsill Hmm, false alarm. It's moving too slowly to be a threat. Except, over the next few days, it gets bigger. And bigger. Then, it builds itself a spaceship (cocoon) and emerges as a colorful flitting alien (butterfly) that - oh, no - flies directly into the space station It's time for Binky and his crew (other pets) to contact P.U.R.S.T. (Pets of the Universe Ready for Space Travel) headquarters.Just like the original early graphic novel series, this TV tie-in series is full of high-camp drama, silly wordplay and delightful physical comedy. Bye Bye, Butterfly is perfect for fans who can't get enough of Binky and his pals

New for fans of the runaway bestseller The Most Magnificent Thing, a story about the ups and downs of working with others.A girl and her dog are ready to make something. She gathers her supplies, and they head to her favorite workspace - only to discover that her neighbor, along with her cat, got there first Hmm, well, maybe they could make something together? Magnificent idea So the girl starts cutting, hammering and gluing, while her neighbor considers, measures and calculates. Her neighbor believes in always measuring twice and cutting once, but the girl thinks that takes way too long. Tensions start to rise as it becomes clear they have very different styles of working. And even different ideas about exactly what they're making Can they ever work things out as a team?Blending humor with empathy to strike just the right note, Ashley Spires perfectly captures the emotional ups and downs of working with others in this celebration of collaboration in the creative process. As the girl perseveres through technical and emotional challenges, she learns that mistakes don't mean failure and setbacks are just part of the route to success. This amusing and inspiring picture book is part of the Most Magnificent franchise that includes books, a TV series and an award-winning short film. The series is a favorite among educators because of its growth mindset focus, and this title highlights another important theme in the classroom: teamwork.

This latest addition to The Most Magnificent series highlights all the words little makers need to know. In this delightful twist on a vocabulary book, the beloved characters from The Most Magnificent Thing walk with readers from A to Z, defining all the words they need to know about making. It perfectly captures the ups ("I is for IDEA. A gift from the imagination that wants to be made") and the downs ("P is for PATIENCE. Most things don't work the first time ... or the third time ... or even the twelfth time") all makers face and includes kid-perfect explanations of key concepts ("B is for BRAINSTORM. When ideas of all shapes and sizes rain onto the page"). It's a fun and clever alphabet journey, sure to inspire magnificent making of every kind Fans of the first two Most Magnificent books will be thrilled to discover the wit and wisdom their favorite girl and her dog have to offer in this new title. Bestselling and award-winning author-illustrator Ashley Spires brings her one-of-a-kind humor, empathy and keen understanding of human nature to this informational picture book, providing children with vocabulary to help them navigate the creative process. It's an excellent motivational tool that showcases a growth mindset; the importance of imagining, innovating and making mistakes; and the character traits of perseverance and resilience. The first book in the series was adapted into an award-winning animated short film in 2019, and Millie Magnificent, an animated TV series based on the books, is currently in production for 2024.

Everyone's favorite june beetle learns about the many different places insects call home, in this charming graphic novel from Ashley Spires. Burt the Beetle wants to find the perfect home to settle down in. But what might that look like for a june beetle? He's impressed as he checks out the amazing homes his insect friends have built for themselves - the chrysalis of a monarch caterpillar, the underground tunnels of the yellow meadow ants, the wax hive of the bees. Only none of these wonderful homes seem to quite suit Burt's size, his building skills - or his sticky legs Burt is starting to get discouraged. But then a rainstorm sends him scurrying for cover under a leaf. And Burt finally begins to understand what home feels like for him Bestselling author and illustrator Ashley Spires brings her beloved wit and wisdom to this playful graphic novel that celebrates the true meaning of home - and the amazing world of insect life With its engaging blend of fact and fiction, offered up with loads of hilarity, it's sure to keep readers laughing and learning. Burt is a sweet, endearing character whose kindness and unrelentingly positive attitude provide character education lessons on initiative, resilience and perseverance. Part of the Burt the Beetle series, this book is a perfect pick for emerging readers and young fans of comics. It's also a terrific, easy-to-digest resource for life science lessons on insects and their habitats and homes.

More Binky means more fun, with this collection of Ashley Spires's Binky the Space Cat graphic novels. At last, a box set for fans who can't get enough of lovable Binky, the certified space cat and fearless leader of epic missions (if only in his imagination ). Whether he's single-handedly battling alien invaders (bugs) or painstakingly training a new space cadet (family dog), Binky perseveres until his mission is (sort of?) complete. His hilarious cat's-eye view of the world - and his crucial role in keeping it safe - are unlike any other And now readers can have all the books in the series in one collection Bestselling author and illustrator Ashley Spires is a master of the deadpan humor and physical comedy that keep children roaring with laughter and coming back for more. With limited text and lots of visual humor, this delightful and award-winning graphic novel series is perfect for beginning readers - or anyone who appreciates witty humor (or witty cats ). This limited-edition box set includes the entire Binky the Space Cat series, five titles in all: Binky the Space Cat, Binky to the Rescue, Binky Under Pressure, Binky Takes Charge and Binky: License to Scratch

Odotettu jatko-osa kansainväliselle moninkertaisesti palkitulle bestsellerille Maailman mahtavin vekotin!Tämän tarinan tyttö rakastaa tehdä asioita koira-apulaisensa kanssa. Tytön aivot ovat suorastaan ideamylly: uusia keksintöjä pulpahtelee niin nopeaa tahtia, että perässä on vaikea pysyä. Kunnes yhtenä päivänä kaikki loppuu. Tyttö ei keksi yhtään uutta ideaa. Ei, vaikka hän yrittää kaikkea mahdollista, jopa yhdellä jalalla hyppimistä ravistaakseen idean päästään. Kun ideat eivät vie tilaa tytön aivoista, häntä alkaa ahdistaa. Mitä jos hän ei enää koskaan keksi uutta ideaa?Ashley Spires vangitsee nerokkaasti luovan prosessin ylä- ja alamäkiä tässä ihastuttavassa kuvakirjassa, jonka pääosissa ovat Jotain aivan suurenmoista -elokuvan rakastetut hahmot. Tunnusomaisella nokkeluudellaan ja kuivalla huumorillaan Spires tarjoaa korkeatasoista viihdettä lukijoille, jotka haluavat sankarinsa saavan mojonsa takaisin. Maailman mahtavin -kirjoista on tulossa nyt myös tv-sarja!

See below for English description. Voici une petite fille qui ADORE fabriquer des choses. Certaines de ses cr ations sont r ussies, d'autres sont excellentes et quelques-unes sont magnifiques Son cerveau est une machine id es. Mais un jour, elle se l ve et se heurte un probl me qu'elle n'a jamais rencontr auparavant: elle ne sait pas quoi faire. Heureusement, elle est pr te tout essayer pour trouver l'inspiration... Meet a little girl who LOVES to make things. Some of her creations are good, some are great, and a few are even magnificent Her brain is an idea machine. But one day she wakes up and encounters a problem she's never encountered before: she can't think of what to make. Luckily, she's prepared to try anything to find some inspiration... Bestselling author Ashley Spires is back to bring us an important picture book about inspiration, creativity, and the power of perseverance Original title: The Most Magnificent Idea

Pigen, der altid har masser af idéer til ting hun kan bygge, vågner op en morgen uden en eneste idé. Hvad skal hun gøre? Kommer der nogensinde en idé igen?Sød og humoristisk historie om at være kreativ, foretagsom, og lære den svære kunst ikke at gå i panik, når inspirationen mangler.

The long-awaited sequel to the runaway bestseller The Most Magnificent Thing that readers have been clamoring for The girl in this story, with her dog at her side, loves to make things. Her brain, she says, is an "idea machine," so full of ideas that she can hardly keep up. But then one day ... it isn't. All of a sudden, the girl can't come up with a single idea for what to make. She tries everything: brainstorming, gathering new supplies, even jumping up and down on one foot to shake an idea loose. But, nothing. The girl realizes, with no ideas taking up space in her brain, it's filling with sad instead. What if she never has another idea again? Award-winning and bestselling author-illustrator Ashley Spires ingeniously captures the ups and downs of the creative process in this delightful picture book starring the beloved characters from The Most Magnificent Thing. With her signature wit and dry humor, Spires keeps the entertainment level high for readers, who will be rooting for their heroine to get her mojo back. The detailed and expressive artwork humorously captures the emotional arc of the girl's process. This book offers a terrific character education lesson in patience and perseverance. It will provide inspiration to makers and visionary creators everywhere, encouraging them to believe that an idea is sure to come if they just give it the opportunity --- and if it comes from the heart. The Most Magnificent Thing inspired an award-winning animated short film, and a TV series is in the works.