Mr Morton's Barmy Book of Bonkers Bits: The Second Hand Shop Next Door

Next door to Mr Morton's bookshop was a shop that confused everyone. It did not sell lamps or chairs or pre loved trousers. It sold seconds. Tickable, gleaming, magical seconds that could stretch a moment, save a lost opportunity, or let Lily, a girl who was always late, say the words she meant properly.

Lily discovers the power of seconds, using them to tie shoelaces, finish homework and savour her favourite bits of books. But when too many seconds are used at once, time behaves strangely and Lily must learn that the best moments are the ones that make time irrelevant. Sometimes the best thing you can do is just be in it, not try to control it.

Runtime: Approximately 14 minutes

Theme: Time, patience and learning to savour the moment

Join Shaun Morton for a whimsical and warm tale of magic, chaos and discovering that sometimes the best seconds are the ones you do not try to hold onto. Listen now and lose yourself in the story.

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