How it Works: The Student

Ladybird Books for Grown-Ups

by Jason A. Hazeley, Joel Morris

The PERFECT GIFT for the ones who are yet to know the meaning of the words 'hard work' . . . in other words the back-to-schoolers and the university goers.__________________________________This is a student.He is leaving home for the first time.By the time he graduates, he will be exhausted, hideously in debt and unable to imagine going to bed sober.__________________________________Reynard has brought everything he needs for his first year.He unpacks his fancy-dress costumes, his four-way extension leads, his pair of pants and all his didgeridoos.By doing front, back, inside-out front, inside-out back, and using Febreze and Imodium, he plans to make his pants last until half term.__________________________________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 brilliantly funny, brand new text.Other titles in the Ladybirds for Grown Ups How it The CatHow it The DogHow it The GrandparentThe Ladybird Book of the MeetingThe Ladybird Book of Red TapeThe Ladybird Book of the People Next DoorThe Ladybird Book of the SickieThe Ladybird Book of the Zombie ApocalypseHow it The HusbandHow it The WifeHow it The MumHow it The DadThe Ladybird Book of the Mid-Life CrisisThe Ladybird Book of the HangoverThe Ladybird Book of MindfulnessThe Ladybird Book of the ShedThe Ladybird Book of DatingThe Ladybird Book of the Hipster

Genres: Humor, Nonfiction, Comedy

ebook

First published August 25, 2016

Reviews

[Jessica Cleghorn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Funny, although most of the jokes revolved around drinking. Judging by the other reviews the other books in the series are funnier, so I'll be on the lookout for those.

[Dane Cobain · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the adult Ladybird books that were recently released, focusing on student life. It took me back to my uni days.

[HH! · Rating 3 out of 5]

Funny and relatable

[Alex Sarll]

A bit of an awkward one, rather eliding the distinction between the old stereotype (beer and daytime TV) and the new (safe spaces and crippling debt). Not among the series' best.

[Dane Cobain · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the adult Ladybird books that were recently released, focusing on student life. It took me back to my uni days.

[Fern A · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funnily accurate

[Eilidh]

Mildly amusing.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This caused something of a disturbance in the bookshop due to the continued laughter and compulsion to read bits aloud. When I got a moment to read it through myself, I too found it the funniest so far with its close and cynical observation of contemporary student life. We particularly liked the 'no-platforming safe space' student union building which hasn't had a wiring check since 1988, accompanied by an illustration of a burning building.

[layne · Rating 4 out of 5]

"This is a student. By the time he graduates, he will be a grown-up: exhausted, hideously in debt and unable to imagine going to bed sober." - this hits too hard. I've just realised how bleak my life is

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars. Very funny.

[Eteocles · Rating 3 out of 5]

Maybe the least funny of the series so far...

[Hilary · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not as funny as the other books in this series.

[Nick Phillips · Rating 3 out of 5]

OK in a clever student-y way but nothing that hasn't been referenced a thousand times before, mainly by the Young Ones. About three pages made me genuinely laugh out loud.

[Felicity · Rating 5 out of 5]

So true! Made me laugh a lot!

[Ella (book.monkey) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being a student myself this is very funny!

[Suzanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

These Adult Ladybird Books are very cleverly written and a lot of fun .. this one wasn't as funny as others from the Series I have read, but still made me chuckle ..

[Nikki Vachon · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s all about page 1 👌🏻

[Steven Fox · Rating 4 out of 5]

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. Quite a truthful but funny look at University.

[Mark · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another in the Ladybird adult series, this takes genuine Ladybird illustrations from times past (and there are some beautiful pieces of work included) and uses them out of context, to aid the comedy. In taking on students, Hazeley and Morris seem to go for every easy gag (drinking a lot, not working) and although some bits are funny, it’s not up to the usual standard.

[Harry · Rating 4 out of 5]

My daughter who is currently a student doesn't understand what's so funny about this. My wife who is a University lecturer however thinks it's hilarious. She's right. It may take a few more years for my daughter to get it though.

[Shahrun · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amusing Ladybirds fro Grown Ups piss take of students. Love the accompanying retro pictures.

[Katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rather accurate.

[Fabian Williges · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a splendid idea to use the marvellously painted pictures again, this time for sometimes witty, sometimes silly, but always entertaining little books for adults. Thank you very much for this!

[James]

Gift from Mum and Dad ‘22