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‘Sleeping Beauty’? ‘Roger Red Hat’? Try ‘The Hangover’ Instead

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14 October 2015

By Bronwen

First of all we saw adult colouring books, and now story books for adults have hit the market. Written by some of the minds behind BBC TV sitcom ‘Miranda’, the Ladybird books will tell humorous tales with adult themes, such as mid life crises and hangovers, but will keep the childish structure and layout.

In the year that Ladybird turns 100 years old, this will be the first time they have ever sold books that are not for children. What’s so good about these books is that they will not only be packed with humour and wit, but they will also provide a nostalgic aspect for those adults who used to buy Ladybird books as children.

All in all, these new books should definitely prove to be a success.

The covers and artwork both on the covers and throughout the books deliberately resemble the books for kids. We wonder how many primary schools will order in a huge collection of Ladybird books and get a very nasty shock…

 

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