Parodies & spoofs

How it Works: The Grandparent (Ladybird Books For Grown-Ups) [9780718184308]

How it Works: The Grandparent - a nugget of wisdom from bestselling authors Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris. This delightful book is the latest in the …

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The Ladybird Book of Dating [9780718183578]

Marcus and Fiona have had three dates. Fiona knows this means she will either end up spending the rest of her life with Marcus, or eventually have to…

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The Ladybird Book of the Meeting [9780718184377]

People at work spend a lot of the day in meetings. Meetings are important because they give everyone a chance to talk about work. Which is easier th…

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How it Works: The Cat [9780718184339]

A pet can be great fun. Cats are warm and fluffy, like cuddly toys, and their owners give them lots of time and affection. And, just like cuddly toy…

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The Ladybird Book of Red Tape [9780718184391]

Sam has forgotten her password so she cannot access her e-mail account. She can reset her password using a memorable name, but she has forgotten her …

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How it Works: The Dog [9780718184353]

The dog is often called a man's best friend. Dogs are reliable, loyal and loving, like all best friends. They also smell like a bobble hat full of c…

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The Ladybird Book of the People Next Door [9780718184414]

 Logan is reporting his next-door neighbour to the police again. This time, it's for using a hairdryer before 8am. Last time, it was for trespas…

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The Ladybird Book of the Sickie [9780718184438]

When Jesse gets home from a very big party, he phones his manager and leaves a message. Now he does not have to get up early to call in sick. 'Callin…

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The Ladybird Book of the Shed [9780718183585]

From bestselling authors Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris - a nugget of wisdom in the phenomenal Ladybirds for Grown Ups series. This delightful book is…

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How it Works: The Student [9780718184285]

This is a student. He is leaving home for the first time. By the time he graduates, he will be grown-up: exhausted, hideously in debt and unable to …

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The Ladybird Book of the Hangover [9780718183516]

A good hangover should be a total mystery to you. How did this happen? Why do you feel so ill? Pretend to yourself that you drank less than you did. …

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How it Works: The Husband [9780718183561]

'The wife likes to read romantic fiction. The books are a fantasy and an escape for her. The husband does not waste his time on silly stories. He lik…

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How it Works: The Mum [9780718184216]

This is mum. A mum has two very important jobs to do. One is to look after her children. The other is to do everything else as well. From bestselli…

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Jonathan Pie: Off The Record [9781911600596]

Want to know more about history and politics? Then you should probably go and read a proper book. Fancy a laugh at some smutty jokes? Then go and read…

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The Ladybird Book of Boxing Day [9780718184865]

Jonathan and Oriane have gone for a Boxing Day walk with Transformers the dog. Walking is healthy. It will help them digest their dinner. And by the…

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How it Works: The Dad [9780718184261]

'What does a hippopotamus eat, dad?' asks Philip 'Children who ask for stuff in the gift shop,' says his dad. Being a dad is brilliant. From bestse…

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How it Works: The Wife [9780718183547]

Tina is getting married. It is the best day of her life. Next year, she will claim that becoming a mother was the best day of her life, but only beca…

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The Ladybird Book of the Mid-Life Crisis [9780718183530]

Jason's mid-life crisis started one Sunday morning in B&Q when he spotted a tub of boat varnish. 'I will never own a boat,' he thought to himself…

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The Ladybird Book of the Zombie Apocalypse [9780718184452]

Some people say civilisation after a zombie apocalypse will go back to The Stone Age. Nobody tidies up or collects the bins. The electricity keeps go…

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The Ladybird Book of Mindfulness [9780718183523]

Alison has been staring at this beautiful tree for five hours. She was meant to be in the office. Tomorrow she will be fired. In this way, mindfulne…

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