Grumpy Clock

By Erin Hubbard

Charlie loves wasting time. Tiko, the grumpy clock, does not.

When Charlie spends his days stacking couch cushions, poking holes in sandwiches, taming garden hoses, and watching sloth videos, Tiko has had enough. With a rattle of his bells and a twist of his hands, Tiko shows Charlie what "late" really feels like. Suddenly, school buses screech, chores get missed, and trouble arrives faster than Charlie can keep up.

Through laugh-out-loud antics and quick, kid-true humor, Grumpy Clock playfully reminds children how valuable time really is. Packed with witty dialogue, silly scenarios, and a warm final nod to Grandma, this picture book is perfect for read-alouds and bedtime giggles.

For ages 6-8, Grumpy Clock is a fun, funny, and surprisingly wise story about time, responsibility, and listening to the voices that keep us on track-even when they're a little grumpy.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1967749140
• ISBN13: 9781967749140
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Shelf Nine Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4