Tick-Tock

by Eileen Browne, David Parkins (Illustrator)

When Skip Squirrel breaks her mother's beloved cuckoo clock, her attempts to get it fixed have surprising results.

Genres: Picture Books, Humor

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 19, 1993

About the author

Eileen Browne has written and illustrated many books for children, including Handa’s Surprise and Handa’s Hen. Before becoming an author, she worked as a schoolteacher and youth worker. Eileen Browne lives in Wiltshire, England.

Reviews

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clever! Great characters and storyline. I love the illustrations. Illustrator Parkins brilliantly implements strips at the bottom of the page to convey the characters' rush. Ooh, and my favorite --Parkins' whimsical shops!

[Heidi-Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't know what to expect in the story, but it was great! It was fun to read, it kept moving, the pictures made me laugh. And it goes to show that you can't hide anything from your mom! Will work perfectly with my story time. All ages in K-4 would be entertained, I believe. Should be fun to read aloud, too.

[The Brothers · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very fun story of a little squirrel who accidentally breaks her mother's cuckoo clock (by disobeying and jumping on the chairs while mom is away). With the help of her friend, the two squirrels dash about the forest to different "fix-it" shops to get the clock fixed.

Excellent illustrations!

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

More funny and while suspenseful, not as an intense read as Koontz's other novels (better for those light of heart)

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Feels really long for a picture book....