The Clock Spa
The Clock Spa
by Jung-min Kwon
Translated from the Korean by Jamie Chang
Yonder: Restless Books for Young Readers | Ages 5–8
A whimsical story about time, love, and self-care; when a busy mom turns into a clock, her daughter discovers that even grown-ups need rest.
Hardcover ISBN: 9781632064356
Publication date: October 6, 2026
About the Book
A young girl is used to reminders about minutes, schedules, and being on time—especially from her mom. One night, she wishes to stop hearing about time forever, and the next day, her wish has come true. . . almost. Her mother turned into a big blue clock!
With her clock-mother ticking beside her, the girl sets off on her scooter to find help. The clock hospital is closed for vacation, but the clock spa is open—a magical place where worn-out clocks can rest, relax, and be repaired. Thanks to a wise old woman and a little time to unwind, everything begins to make sense again.
About the Author
Dr. Jung-min Kwon is a professor at the Seoul National University of Education in South Korea. She received her M.S. in Educational Communications & Technology and Ph.D in Special Education from University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is a mother of two school-aged children. The greatest inspirations for her books come from her children. She uses her professional knowledge in education to design and write books for children. Visit http://www.drkwonbooks.com for free activity packets!
About the Translator
Jamie Chang is a literary translator. Her translation of Cho Nam-joo’s Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 was longlisted for the 2020 National Book Award for Translated Literature. She is the recipient of the Daesan Foundation Translation Grant and a three-time recipient of the Literature Translation Institute of Korea Grant.
Book Details
Hardcover ISBN: 9781632064356 • $19.95
Publication date: October 6, 2026
230 mm × 210 mm • 56 pages
Children's Fiction—Picture Book / Korea / Family / Emotions • Ages 5–8
Rights: World English, Audio
eBook ISBN: 9781632064349
