The Magic Clock

Intended as a children's bedtime story, this short tale is about a little boy named Jimmy who loves the forest and plays there almost every day.
However, Jimmy finds himself in a little bit of trouble when he tries to maneuver around his parents' wishes.
Jimmy tries to find a way of doing his homework like his mother asked, and still play in the forest.
It doesn't take long for Jimmy's plans to deteriorate as he finds himself lost in the forest.
He enlists the help of a "Magic Clock" he happens to come across deep in the woods, and finds that his troubles have now increased tenfold.
In the end, things return to normal and Jimmy learns some valuable lessons.
He discovers it is better to get your work done first, and not to take short cuts in an attempt to curtail your workload in the pursuit of your personal pleasures.