"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
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
ISBN: 9780140314946
Number of pages: 96
Weight: 76 g
Dimensions: 198 x 128 x 6 mm
Hilarious and poignant verses about primary school life. A real winner - Guardian
Clever, funny and nostalgic, the collection is a delight - Sunday Times
The most important 20th-century children's poetry book - Books for Keeps poll
I first read this while at primary school and when I saw it on sale, I had to have it. I've re-read it and it's still funny. I can appreciate the situations more now I've got the advantage of hindsight...
Please Mrs Butler is a fabulous collection of funny little poems centering on the school experience. They cover all the relevant issues including doing projects, lost scissors, making excuses, and empty fish tanks. If... More
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