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Poor Ned. He's got a job to do, as a rooster: wake everyone up early. But Ned has a problem. He likes to stay up all night and sleep in in the morning. What's a rooster to do when he's fired from his job? Ned discovers other night lovers to play with . . .and then he saves the day by deterring a dastardly snake bent on a little omelet-eating. Ned ends up with a new job that's totally perfect for him.

This book is a hilarious read with a subtle "being different is okay" message. The conclusion is perfect. The illustrations are delightful; children will spend extra time finding the funny details such as Ned's purple slippers and teddy bear.