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The Ladybird Book of the Sickie

By Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris
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From the record-breaking phenomenon, the Ladybirds for Grown-Ups series, comes a new nugget of wisdom for 2016. 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,... Read More
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From the record-breaking phenomenon, the Ladybirds for Grown-Ups series, comes a new nugget of wisdom for 2016.

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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ISBN: 9780718184438

Publisher: Penguin Random House NZ

Format: Hardback

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Weight: 129g

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