Author:Jason Hazeley,Joel Morris

THE PERFECT GIFT for those obsessed with the World Cup.

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'If Ben were only happy when his favourite team did well, he would not be happy very often.

Instead Ben is happy whenever a team he hates does badly.

There are lots and lots of those.'

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'BBC Radio 5 Live has cut away from coverage of the worst mainland terrorist atrocity in decades because there is an important update from the curling.

Otherwise, regular listeners will complain.'

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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.

'Hilarious' Stylist

Other new titles for Autumn 2017:

How it Works: The Brother

How it Works: The Sister

How it Works: The Baby

The Ladybird Book of the Ex

The Ladybird Book of the Nerd

The Ladybird Book of the New You

The Ladybird Book of the Big Night Out

The Ladybird Book of the Quiet Night In

People at Work: The Rock Star

A Ladybird First Grown-Up Picture Book

Previous titles in the Ladybirds for Grown Ups series:

How it Works: The Husband

How it Works: The Wife

How it Works: The Mum

How it Works: The Dad

The Ladybird Book of the Mid-Life Crisis

The Ladybird Book of the Hangover

The Ladybird Book of Mindfulness

The Ladybird Book of the Shed

The Ladybird Book of Dating

The Ladybird Book of the Hipster

How it Works: The Student

How it Works: The Cat

How it Works: The Dog

How it Works: The Grandparent

The Ladybird Book of Red Tape

The Ladybird Book of the People Next Door

The Ladybird Book of the Sickie

The Ladybird Book of the Zombie Apocalypse

The Ladybird Book of the Do-Gooder