How it Works: The Sister

Ladybird Books for Grown-Ups

by Jason A. Hazeley

This delightful book is part of a 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 hilarious, brand new text.

 

Genres: Humor, Nonfiction, Comedy

56 pages, Hardcover

Published April 1, 2018

Reviews

[Dane Cobain · Rating 4 out of 5]

I only have a half-sister and not a full sister, but I could still relate to this a lot. Some humorous fun.

[Daisy Daisy · Rating 4 out of 5]

My sister happened to purchase this for me for my birthday and it's fair to say we resemble many of the remarks in the book. I grew up on ladybird books as a child so this was a lovely trip down memory lane for me. It also brought some proper laugh out loud moments ESP around the hand me down clothes. Well worth a giggle over.

[Shahrun · Rating 4 out of 5]

Humorous sarcastic dig at sisters. Fab vintage Ladybird illustrations.

[Patrick Sherriff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty funny for people of a certain generation, say in their 40s and 50s now, who grew up reading ladybird books. It's OK, but every gag relies on the assumption that brothers and sisters don't get on.

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[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Time taken to read: 10 mins approx
Rating: 3 stars

This is a sister.

I definitely found a number of these pretty funny (especially as a sister who could recognise themselves in some of the snippets). I think I would have enjoyed this more if it had been bought by my siblings but unfortunately I bought it myself.

[Alex Sarll]

Gets the balance about right in that it could amuse without appalling either a person with a sister, or a person who is a sister.

[Hisham El-far · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hilarious. The choice of artwork really makes it work.

Disclaimer: I am the eldest of 8 children. (3 sisters)

[David Campton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Don't have a sister but observation of those who do suggests that this is fairly accurate and funny...

[Zoey Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Starting the year off with quite a comical and charming read. A quick, fun and easy way to pass whatever time you have to spare.
3 out of 5 starts.

[Ezri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Still nice humour

Bought this because I came across the husband one in a charity shop the other day. Would say the book is still good, but prefer the husband one better

[Emma · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was gifted this one year as a Christmas present and thought this is odd. I'm a sister to a sister and a brother. One or two seem about right, but it's definitely not as funny as some have made out to be.

I'm sending my copy to the local charity shop..

[Isis ♡︎]

Got this from my sister for my birthday and it was such a cute gift. I don’t know if i will be counting this for my reading goal, but it was a funny and relatable experience.