Even the early bird needs a little help now and then. These charming alarm clocks play the sound of a songbird when the alarm sounds. To snooze or illuminate the clock face, simply press down the perch at the front of the house. "This is the only birdhouse-shaped alarm clock that plays a birdsong when it sounds. [It's] perfect for birdlovers and those who want to bring in a bit of the great outdoors," Daniel Koval, general manager of HeadsUp Design Company, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 25, 2009.

These are cuckoo clocks with a delightful twist. On the hour, a wacky farm or jungle character pops out of the doors and sounds with a "moo," "neigh," "bawk," etc. These funny clocks are ideal as children’s clocks or for young-at-heart adults. Coo clocks are usable as wall clocks or mantle clocks. The product was named Gift of the Year 2004 - Best Gift for Kids from the UK Giftware Association. Launch date: September 2002.

The MooCoo Clock is one in a collection of clocks with a delightful twist. Every hour, on the hour, a cow pops out with a "moo" sound. Available in nine varieties, these funny clocks are ideal for any child or anyone who is a child at heart. “For nighttime, a light sensor automatically shuts off the character when the room becomes dark,” Dan Koval at HeadsUp Design Company Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 1, 2007.