The Wonder Clock; or, four & twenty marvellous Tales being one for each hour of the day

"The Wonder Clock; or, Four & Twenty Marvellous Tales" by Howard Pyle presents a collection of enchanting stories designed to captivate young imaginations by using themes of courage, adventure, and extraordinary transformations. The stories are framed around the concept of time, delivering a unique tale for each hour of the day. The book opens with the narrator discovering the Wonder Clock in Time's attic and being guided by his Grandmother where each hour leads to the release of puppets that dance and perform, setting the stage for stories like that of Bearskin's quest and a servant’s search for the Water of Life, filled with moral lessons and imaginative escapades.