Description
The Time of Clocks
Book Summary
A poetic journey that transforms the ticking of clocks into verses full of magic and surrealism. Fran Nuño brings together 33 short compositions where clocks take on a life of their own: dreamy, fast, slow, or eccentric. Through metaphors, onomatopoeia, and calligrams, the author invites young readers to explore chronological time from a playful and creative perspective. An illustrated work that combines wit, humor, and musicality to awaken imagination and a love for poetry.
What is it about?
The book develops a collection of short poems whose common thread is time measured by clocks. Each composition addresses a different type of clock: from old pendulum clocks to modern digital ones, including imaginary and figurative clocks. The verses play with onomatopoeia to imitate the sounds of ticks and chimes, while calligrams draw the shapes of these everyday objects with words. The work humanizes clocks, endowing them with their own emotions and personalities: some are timid, others sickly, others dreamy. The result is a set of poems that mix surrealism, wit, and a sense of humor, all wrapped in a sonority that invites reading aloud.
Main themes
- Chronological time and its measurement through clocks
- Poetry as a game of words, onomatopoeia, and literary figures
- The humanization of everyday objects (clocks with personality and emotions)
- Surrealism and humor as creative tools
- The musicality of verse and experimentation with calligrams
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at children aged 8 and up interested in poetry, wordplay, and creativity. It is also suitable for reading mediators, educators, and families looking to introduce the youngest to lyricism in an enjoyable and fun way. Lovers of illustrated books with an artistic and literary approach will find here an original proposal that stimulates both imagination and a sense of humor.
What this book contributes
- Develops poetic sensitivity and a taste for reading aloud thanks to its sonority and rhythm
- Stimulates creativity and imagination through metaphors, calligrams, and surprising personifications
- Offers a playful approach to the concept of time, combining learning and entertainment
- Encourages the observation of everyday objects from an artistic and literary perspective
- Provides a repertoire of 33 short poems ideal for an introduction to children's poetry
Technical specifications
- Author: Nuño, Fran
- Publisher: Kalandraka
- Language: Spanish
- Theme: Children's, young adult, and educational / Illustrated books / Children's and young adult poetry / Children's and young adult fiction and true stories / General children's and young adult non-fiction / Children's and young adult reference material
- Collection: Poetry
- Binding: Hardcover
- Edition date: Not available
- Number of pages: 64
- Dimensions: Not available
- Weight: 333 g
Editorial assessment
An original poetic proposal that turns an everyday element like the clock into a lyrical universe full of surprises. Fran Nuño demonstrates a mastery of the short verse and the poetic image, ensuring that each poem is a little jewel of wit and musicality. The work stands out for its ability to connect with young readers through humor, surrealism, and verbal play, without sacrificing literary quality. Ideal for those looking for an introduction to contemporary children's poetry that stimulates both the imagination and the ear.