How it Works: The Dad

The PERFECT GIFT for that superhero, saint, figure of worship or, if none of those apply, your plain dear old dad.

'Shawn has set up his own firework display in the garden.

"Those big displays are rubbish," he tells his son. "You can't see a thing."

When Shawn's son has seen the firework, they will go back indoors.

Fireworks are more expensive than Shawn expected.'
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'"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.'"
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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.

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