The Most Magnificent Thing
Age 3+
Picture Books
A warm hug, a loud cheer, a tickly hand, a steady hand – The Most Magnificent Thing is a tribute to the
everyday magnificence of dads.
Creators
Jennifer Loakes is a children’s author who lives in Brisbane. The Most Magnificent Thing is her third book with Windy Hollow Books. When she isn’t thinking of new story ideas and playing with words, she works as a psychologist.
Nicky Johnston is a Melbourne based children’s book author and illustrator. Her illustration style is often referred to as whimsical, playful, warm, emotive and dreamy. She works in watercolour, ink, pencil and pastel. As well as creating children’s books and custom illustrations, Nicky is also kept busy running illustrator workshops and visiting schools.
Reviews
Jennifer Loakes’ minimal text on every page goes straight to the heart. It sits against Nicky Johnston’s own visual narrative that slips hand-in-glove with the writer’s intention. The usual warmth that springs from her work is again evident…Stunning end pages begin and end with their own story.
Kids Book Review
