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TICK TOWN

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Book Details

Publisher:B memorable titles from the genre include The Swarm
Published:1974-01-01
Pages:178
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9798991785

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This charming picture book transforms the abstract concept of time into a tangible adventure through the bustling world of Tick Town, where every clock and watch has a personality and a purpose. Youn...

Our Review

This charming picture book transforms the abstract concept of time into a tangible adventure through the bustling world of Tick Town, where every clock and watch has a personality and a purpose. Young readers follow a day in the life of the town's inhabitants, learning to read analog clocks through engaging scenarios that connect hours and minutes to real-life activities. The vibrant, detailed illustrations make time-telling a visual discovery, moving beyond simple number recognition to build foundational time management skills. Each page turn reveals a new part of the daily schedule, from morning routines to evening activities, making the passage of time both understandable and exciting.

What sets this time-telling book apart is its clever integration of narrative with educational content, allowing children to absorb clock-reading skills almost unconsciously through story immersion. The book excels at making an often-challenging developmental milestone feel like an interactive game, with hidden details in the artwork that invite repeated readings. Parents seeking engaging early learning resources will appreciate how it balances instruction with entertainment, while young readers will be captivated by the colorful world and relatable daily rhythms. This is the kind of educational children's book that children actually request at bedtime, creating positive associations with learning to tell time that will serve them well in school and beyond.

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