While spending the night at their grandmother's house, Marcellus, Christian, and Logan experience the magic of her many ticking clocks. They can travel anywhere they desire. This night, they set course for outer space.

Their spaceship transports them to the moon where they meet some friendly aliens—Captain Hue and the Rainbow Crew—who teach the boys not to be afraid of those who look a little different.

A fantasy picture book for children, The Magic Clocks shares an adventurous story while delivering a message of acceptance: it is okay to be different.