For a 3-6 year old. This book is simply an enjoyable story about the value of time in Jewish life, with whimsical illustrations and humorous rhymes. For older children who are ready to learn how to tell time, this book is also a comprehensive teaching guide.

In this high-tech, digital age, you still need to learn to tell time the old fashioned way! Today, children learn to tell time digitally and often don't really become comfortable reading the hour hand and the minute hand of a traditional clock.

Conceived and written by an educational specialist who has taught scores of children to tell time, Once Upon a Time presents both an analog clock face and one with familiar digital numbers. This colorful picture book doesn t just show the hour or the half-hour. . .every five-minute increase is demonstrated!

In addition, common expressions like a quarter to 8 half past 7 are included. A helpful note to parents and teachers offers readiness activities and tips on explaining the clockface to children.