This delightful Ladybird series is 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.

The Baby:
THE PERFECT GIFT for those deluded fools who are expecting a little miracle . . .

Allyce is taking Rainbeau to a local mother-and-baby group. It takes her forty five minutes to pack the bag with the change mat, nappies, wipes, nappy bags Sudocrem, milk, muslins, teething powders, rice cakes, bibs, Calpol, spare clothes, dummy, first aid kit, Mr Bun-Bun and hand gel.
The playgroup is two minutes away.

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.

The Grandparent:
The PERFECT GIFT for that special grandparent you know so well and love with all your heart but whom you haven't got a clue what to get her for a present. Not a bloody clue.

Grandparents are versatile.
They are babysitters, weather forecasters, mother's helpers, sweet collectors, child-minders, knitwear suppliers, au pairs, curators of G-plan furniture and providers of day-care for the under twelves.
Retirement is an exhausting job.