Bhajju’s Flock and the Tick-Tock Clock

What happens when time and imagination meet?

Bhajju’s Flock and the Tick-Tock Clock is a charming and thoughtful picture book that invites children on a gentle journey through culture, curiosity, and the meaning of time — all through the eyes of a young boy named Bhajju.

Bhajju is a forest-dwelling boy who spends his days in harmony with nature and his animal friends. In his world, time isn’t measured by clocks — it’s marked by the sun rising, shadows shifting, and the rhythm of life in the forest. So when Bhajju has to move to the city to work in a factory and encounters the tick-tock of a clock for the first time, his world turns upside down. Children will delight in his innocent bewilderment as he tries to understand this new concept of time and navigate the busy, unfamiliar life of the city.

What makes this book especially unique is its beautiful illustrations in the Gond art style. Gond painting is an indigenous art form from central India, known for its bold colours, intricate patterns, and deeply expressive visual storytelling. These rich visuals do more than decorate the pages — they bring Bhajju’s world to life in a way that feels both magical and deeply rooted in Indian artistic tradition. Each illustration invites young readers to slow down, explore hidden details, and connect emotionally with the story.

Beyond its visual beauty, Bhajju’s Flock and the Tick-Tock Clock is a wonderful read for parents and children because it:

• Celebrates diverse ways of seeing the world — helping children understand that different cultures and lifestyles interpret time and life differently.
• Encourages empathy and imagination — as Bhajju adapts to a new environment while holding onto his own inner rhythms.
• Builds early cognitive skills — by introducing concepts of time, change, and belonging in a playful, accessible way.
• Connects with Indian artistic heritage — offering a visual experience children won’t find in many other picture books.

Perfect for ages 4–8, this is a book you’ll enjoy reading aloud at bedtime, sharing at story time, or adding to a cultural corner in the classroom. It’s no ordinary tale — it’s a bridge between tradition and modernity, nature and the city, and above all, between a child’s world and ours.

Let Bhajju and his flock remind your child that time isn’t just measured in hours and minutes — it’s felt in moments, friendships, and the stories we carry with us.