The Wonder Clock

Who doesn't love a little bit of magic? Well this story is full of it! Imagine finding a magical clock and discovering all its secrets.

When the storyteller comes across a marvellous ancient clock in Father Time's attic, little does he know that there is going to be magic involved. Each hour from the clock releases a story that corresponds to the hour of the day - breakfast, school, milking, tea, bedtime, and others. 'The Wonder Clock' becomes a timeless masterpiece for little children and their first steps in the world of literature.

Katharine Pyle (1863-1938) was an American artist, illustrator, poet, and children’s book author. She wrote over 30 books, beyond her work as illustrator for other writers. She was the sister of fellow artist Howard Pyle.Howard Pyle (1853-1911) was an American artist, illustrator, and children’s book author. He is most famous for his illustrated novel 'The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood of Great Renown in Nottinghamshire' (1883). A teacher, he eventually founded his own school of illustration, The Howard Pyle School of Illustration Art. He was the brother of fellow artist Katharine Pyle.Robin Hood has been made into many movies over the years with the most popular being from Disney (1973), 'Robin Hood' (2010) starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett, and probably the most famous 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' (1991) starring Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman.

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Who doesn't love a little bit of magic? Well this story is full of it! Imagine finding a magical clock and discovering all its secrets.

When the storyteller comes across a marvellous ancient clock in Father Time's attic, little does he know that there is going to be magic involved. Each hour from the clock releases a story that corresponds to the hour of the day - breakfast, school, milking, tea, bedtime, and others. 'The Wonder Clock' becomes a timeless masterpiece for little children and their first steps in the world of literature.

Katharine Pyle (1863-1938) was an American artist, illustrator, poet, and children’s book author. She wrote over 30 books, beyond her work as illustrator for other writers. She was the sister of fellow artist Howard Pyle.Howard Pyle (1853-1911) was an American artist, illustrator, and children’s book author. He is most famous for his illustrated novel 'The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood of Great Renown in Nottinghamshire' (1883). A teacher, he eventually founded his own school of illustration, The Howard Pyle School of Illustration Art. He was the brother of fellow artist Katharine Pyle.Robin Hood has been made into many movies over the years with the most popular being from Disney (1973), 'Robin Hood' (2010) starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett, and probably the most famous 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' (1991) starring Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman.

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