By John Glenday

A series of books for adults spoofing the unassuming Ladybird childrens’ books has become an unexpected hit after racking up cumulative sales of over 2m in just 12 months, placing it on par with top selling titles such as 50 Shades of Grey, Harry Potter and Dan Brown’s novels.

The combination of traditional artwork, satirical text and nostalgia has proved an intoxicating combination for readers who’ve lapped up the ironic catalogue in their droves, repeatedly elevating authors Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris to the top of the best seller’s lists.

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Source: The Drum