{"product_id":"the-wonder-clock-hardcover","title":"The Wonder Clock - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHoward Pyle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wonder Clock\u003c\/em\u003e is Howard Pyle's richly illustrated collection of traditional folk tales, framed within a whimsical narrative device that evokes the passing of the seasons and the rhythms of storytelling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1888, this volume gathers twenty-four stories drawn from European folklore and fairy tradition, retold in Pyle's distinctive prose and accompanied by his original illustrations. The tales range from humorous trickster narratives to moral fables and magical adventures, each shaped by Pyle's gift for cadence and atmosphere. The framing device-a great clock that marks the months of the year-lends unity to the collection and situates the stories within a timeless imaginative landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePyle, one of America's most influential illustrators and storytellers, helped define the visual and narrative language of late nineteenth-century children's literature. His retellings preserve the archaic flavour of traditional tales while maintaining clarity and narrative drive. \u003cem\u003eThe Wonder Clock\u003c\/em\u003e stands as an enduring example of the golden age of illustrated children's books and remains valued for its artistry, craftsmanship, and literary charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 166\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 03, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wonder Clock\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47407029616818,"sku":"9781515429838","price":39.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/g_gMUexqjb9781515429838.webp?v=1782857688","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-wonder-clock-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}