THE PERFECT GIFT for hardworking colleagues, who like to pull sickies.

THE PERFECT GIFT for hardworking colleagues, who like to pull sickies.

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'Lawrence and Ben are enjoying a bout of imaginary food poisoning.

Food poisoning is always good because it's over quickly and nobody likes to hear stories about toilets.'

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'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.

'Calling the office at 3:07am is exactly what someone with a real cold would do,' Jesse thinks to himself as he falls asleep on his stairs with a kebab for a pillow.'

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This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them.

The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text.

'Hilarious' Stylist

Other new titles for Autumn 2017:

How it Works: The Brother

How it Works: The Sister

The Ladybird Book of the Ex

The Ladybird Book of the Nerd

The Ladybird Book of the New You

The Ladybird Book of Balls

The Ladybird Book of the Big Night Out

The Ladybird Book of the Quiet Night In

People at Work: The Rock Star

Previous titles in the Ladybirds for Grown Ups series:

How it Works: The Husband

How it Works: The Wife

How it Works: The Mum

How it Works: The Dad

The Lady