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The Adventures of Tick and Tock

Tick and Tock are two playful clocks that live on the wall of Tommy's bedroom. As the sun peeks through the window, Tick says with a yawn, 'Good morning, Tock! It's time to start the day. Look, it's 7:00 A.M.' Tock replies, 'I'm ready, Tick! Let's tick and tock our way through the day!'

Two clocks, one blue and one green, on a bedroom wall

At 8:00 A.M., the clock's hands form a straight line. Tick exclaims, 'We're straight as an arrow, Tock!' Tock giggles and says, 'We're doing great, Tick!'

The clocks forming a straight line, looking happy

By 9:00 A.M., both clocks start swinging round and round. Tick shouts, 'We're spinning like tops!' Tock laughs, 'Round and round we go, Tick!'

The clocks twirling in circles, looking playful

When it's 10:00 A.M., Tick and Tock take turns chiming. Tick says proudly, 'I love my chime, Tock!' Tock nods and replies, 'And I love your chime too, Tick!'

The clocks chiming, looking proud

At 11:00 A.M., Tick and Tock make funny faces with their hands. Tick grins, 'Look, I'm giving a high-five!' Tock giggles, 'And I'm making a peace sign, Tick!'

The clocks showing funny hand gestures, looking silly

When it's 12:00 P.M, the clocks meet at the top. Tick says excitedly, 'We're both up here, Tock!' Tock beams, 'High in the sky, Tick! We're on top of the world!'

The clocks meeting at the top of the wall, looking thrilled

As the day continues, Tick and Tock go through the hours, always having fun together. They make shapes, play hide-and-seek, and even do a little dance. They remind Tommy when it's time to eat, play, and time for bed.

A blue clock with a smiling face and long, thin hands and A green clock with a happy expression and short, wide hands enjoying various activities throughout the day

Finally, at 8:00 P.M., Tick yawns and says, 'It's bedtime, Tock. We had an amazing day!' Tock replies sleepily, 'Yes, we did, Tick. Goodnight, dear friend.' The clocks close their eyes, ready for a good night's rest until the next adventure.

The clocks, eyes closed, looking peaceful

Reflection Questions

  • How do Tick and Tock feel when they start their day?
  • What kind of shapes do Tick and Tock make?
  • Why do Tick and Tock remind Tommy about different activities?

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