Penguin Random House Children's UK Paperback English
Please Mrs Butler
The timeless school poetry collection
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"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
"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