Please Mrs Butler: The timeless school poetry collection

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.

"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

• | Author: Allan Ahlberg
• | Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
• | Publication Date: Aug 30, 1984
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780140314946
• | ISBN-10: 0140314946