How it Works: The Dad

<p><strong>The PERFECT GIFT for that superhero, saint, figure of worship or, if none of those apply, your plain dear old dad.<br /></strong><br /><strong><em>'Shawn has set up his own firework display in the garden.</em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em>"Those big displays are rubbish," he tells his son. "You can't see a thing."</em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em>When Shawn's son has seen the firework, they will go back indoors. </em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em>Fireworks are more expensive than Shawn expected.'</em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em>'"What does a hippopotamus eat, dad?' asks Philip</em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em>'Children who ask for stuff in the gift shop,' says his dad.</em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em>Being a dad is brilliant.'"<br /></em></strong><br />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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br /><strong>'Hilarious' </strong><em>STYLIST</em></p>