King Time : or, The mystical land of the hours, a fantasy

On a long, rainy day, a convalescing little boy sits alone in the hall, listening to the steady tick of the great clock. Wondering where the hours go when they pass, he drifts into a dreamlike adventure—and discovers that time may be far more lively than grown-ups imagine.

His first visitor is Three O’Clock, a cheerful, unruly imp who arrives with a roar, a laugh, and an invitation to leave lessons behind for games, climbing, and freedom. Soon the boy is drawn toward a marvelous hidden realm where the hours have their own personalities, habits, and duties, and where every part of the day offers a different kind of play.

Blending verse, fantasy, and gentle humor, this imaginative tale turns an ordinary clock into a doorway to wonder. It is especially suited to young listeners who enjoy talking characters, fanciful lands, and stories that transform rainy afternoons into grand adventures.