"Please Mrs Butler, this boy Derek Drew
Keeps copying my work, Miss. What shall I do?"
Discover this hilarious collection of poetry by award-winning Allan Ahlberg, perfect for primary school children.
Packed with playful poems about reading tests, never-ending school projects and playground quarrels, this collection has delighted generations of children and adults alike. Voted the most important children's poetry book of the 20th century in a Books for Keeps poll, Please Mrs Butler belongs in every child's bedroom.
'Hilarious and poignant school verses about primary school life. A real winner' - The Guardian
'Clever, funny and nostalgic, the collection is a delight' - Sunday Times
Discover more school stories from Alan Ahlberg:
Starting School
Heard It In The Playground
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Allan Ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumber's mate and grave digger, is in the super-league of children's writers. He has published over 100 children's books and, with his late wife Janet, created such award winning picture books as EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY POSTMAN - both winners of the Kate Greenaway Medal. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction and lives in Sussex.
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. With a fresh new look for a brand new generation of school children to take to its heart, every teacher, parent and child should have a copy. Nobody leave the room. Everyone listen to me. We had ten pairs of scissors At half-past two, And now there's only three. This title offers a collection of school poems. Seller Inventory # 00093925650
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. "Please Mrs Butler, this boy Derek DrewKeeps copying my work, Miss. What shall I do?"Discover this hilarious collection of poetry by award-winning Allan Ahlberg, perfect for primary school children.Packed with playful poems about reading tests, never-ending school projects and playground quarrels, this collection has delighted generations of children and adults alike. Voted the most important children's poetry book of the 20th century in a Books for Keeps poll, Please Mrs Butler belongs in every child's bedroom.'Hilarious and poignant school verses about primary school life. A real winner' - The Guardian'Clever, funny and nostalgic, the collection is a delight' - Sunday TimesDiscover more school stories from Alan Ahlberg:Starting SchoolHeard It In The Playground. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR000051717
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