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Ladybird helps you understand a mid-life crisis and how to make it out alive
Your chosen name appears on the cover
Write a special message on the title page
Features original Ladybird artwork
Written in Ladybird’s large clear script
Available as a hardback and measures 12.6 x 17.8cm
When we’re young and plump, we tend to dream of becoming actors, neurosurgeons perhaps, anything is possible. And then, one day, it isn’t. This personalised Ladybird book identifies this foreshadowing as a ‘mid-life crisis’. They’re inevitable. Face it. Better yet, why not gift someone with this vintage Ladybird book to help them get through their mid-life crisis in one piece?
Bounding with page upon page of original Ladybird artwork, the book mimic’s Ladybird’s iconic, large clear script and easy to read format (and, the individual probably needs easy during such a trying time). With the individual’s name on the cover and a message on the inside page, they’ll be armed and ready (maybe a bit saggier than their younger self) to handle a full-fledged mid-life crisis.
How to Personalise
Personalise with any name up to 12 characters which will appear on the cover of the book. Add a message of 2 lines, up to 40 characters per line which will appear on the opening page. Check your personalisation: accents and other symbols cannot be used unless otherwise stated.
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We’re constantly researching new materials to create more personalised books, so what you think matters! Tell us your feedback. From finding the book you were looking for to how easy your chosen book was to personalise – every little detail is important, so we can perfect your shopping experience the next time you return!
Mebobs29 August
Great present for a friends 40th birthday. Arrived promptly. Many thanks.
Jemma8129 August
Bought this as a mid-40's birthday present for my brother. Had to throw it in the bin. While the premise was amusing in the pictures it showed in the advert - the detail in the book is pretty horrific - it suggests that the named individual would like to kill themselves, but they are so incompetent they probably wouldn't get it right, they get divorced, made redundant and their life is lonely and depressing.Not the funny birthday present I was hoping for.
Great book, very good quality. Much bigger than I expected, I should have checked the measurements but not at all disappointed! Will make a great birthday gift.
- CPC
Susan BOLDERSON14 November
Excellent service
Excellent service, highly recommend, would purchase from the company without any hesitation.
Mr P. R. DRAPIER14 November
Very good service
Very good service, Timely and efficient dispatch.
Jane Mccune14 November
Recieved these beautiful books and delighted with my purchase
Recieved these beautiful book .colourful and exciting stories
Cannot wait to give them as pressie.
I'm going to enjoy listening to the grandchildren reading their stories
Jennie14 November
Brilliant books
My grandsons personalised book came today and I am absolutely thrilled with it. The quality is fantastic and it was beautifully packaged. Their customer service is impeccable, I will most definitely be back. A++++
Jenny James14 November
The date of birth original newspaper is…
The date of birth original newspaper is absolutely amazing I would recommend this to everyone
Anthony Howles14 November
Writing too small
The book was great as it was a present for my friend with a brain injury unfortunately the writing is too small but he could still look at the pictures. He was pleased with his present. Thank you
Lesley Atkin 14 November
I was amazed at the quality of my…
I was amazed at the quality of my purchase, will definitely be ordering others for my grandchildren. Everyone who has looked at the book were in agreement... it’s fabulous.
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