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Wrong Time Rooster

Hardcover
9.38"W x 10.94"H x 0.36"D   | 14 oz | 32 per carton
On sale Feb 04, 2025 | 32 Pages | 9781838749194
Age 3-6 years

COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO!

Ronnie the rooster arrives at Farmer Tony’s farm to help wake up the animals. But something isn’t right – Ronnie just cannot tell the time right! The animals band together to help teach Ronnie and soon his COCK-A-DOODLE-DOOs were perfectly on time…mostly!
Michael Parkin grew up in the countryside around Hampshire and Surrey. He graduated from Kingston University with a first class degree in 2014 and has since been working as a freelance illustrator for clients including; Ladybird Books, The Natural History Museum, The NY Times and Magic Cat. Narrative and humour have always shone through in Michael’s work, leading to him getting shortlisted for the AOI Awards multiple times and winning 2nd prize in the Jonathan Cape/Observer/Comica graphic short story prize.
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"A rooster encounters on-the-job stress. [...] Farmer Tony presents Ronnie, the new rooster, to an assembly of cheerful animals. Though Ronnie’s friendly and eager to join the farm, his timing is off. He crows during dinner but is silent early the next morning, and the other animals sleep in. “WRONG TIME, ROOSTER!” [...] Though Parkin covers familiar ground, the narrative flows well, and vulnerable, angsty Ronnie will soften hearts. An especially endearing image depicts him nervously holding a cup of coffee, surrounded by ticking clocks, as the light-skinned, white-haired Farmer Tony approaches. Chunky illustrations that rely on pleasant primary colors match warm, playful text. Opportunities for call and response abound with the refrains “Cock-A-Doodle-Doo!” and “WRONG TIME, ROOSTER!” Make time for this giggle-worthy barnyard tale." - Kirkus Reviews

"Parkin's delightful story is filled to the brim with vibrant and hilarious illustrations, perfect for sparking young imaginations." - Andrew J Ross

“A fun and charming way to learn to tell the time!” – Mariajo Ilustrajo, Flooded

Featured on CBC's Hot Off The Press Reading List

Featured in Publisher's Weekly, Spring Children's Previews 2025

Classroom Activities for Wrong Time Rooster

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

About

COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO!

Ronnie the rooster arrives at Farmer Tony’s farm to help wake up the animals. But something isn’t right – Ronnie just cannot tell the time right! The animals band together to help teach Ronnie and soon his COCK-A-DOODLE-DOOs were perfectly on time…mostly!

Creators

Michael Parkin grew up in the countryside around Hampshire and Surrey. He graduated from Kingston University with a first class degree in 2014 and has since been working as a freelance illustrator for clients including; Ladybird Books, The Natural History Museum, The NY Times and Magic Cat. Narrative and humour have always shone through in Michael’s work, leading to him getting shortlisted for the AOI Awards multiple times and winning 2nd prize in the Jonathan Cape/Observer/Comica graphic short story prize.

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Praise

"A rooster encounters on-the-job stress. [...] Farmer Tony presents Ronnie, the new rooster, to an assembly of cheerful animals. Though Ronnie’s friendly and eager to join the farm, his timing is off. He crows during dinner but is silent early the next morning, and the other animals sleep in. “WRONG TIME, ROOSTER!” [...] Though Parkin covers familiar ground, the narrative flows well, and vulnerable, angsty Ronnie will soften hearts. An especially endearing image depicts him nervously holding a cup of coffee, surrounded by ticking clocks, as the light-skinned, white-haired Farmer Tony approaches. Chunky illustrations that rely on pleasant primary colors match warm, playful text. Opportunities for call and response abound with the refrains “Cock-A-Doodle-Doo!” and “WRONG TIME, ROOSTER!” Make time for this giggle-worthy barnyard tale." - Kirkus Reviews

"Parkin's delightful story is filled to the brim with vibrant and hilarious illustrations, perfect for sparking young imaginations." - Andrew J Ross

“A fun and charming way to learn to tell the time!” – Mariajo Ilustrajo, Flooded

Featured on CBC's Hot Off The Press Reading List

Featured in Publisher's Weekly, Spring Children's Previews 2025

Teacher Guides

Classroom Activities for Wrong Time Rooster

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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