Please Mrs. Butler

By Allan Ahlberg

Book Overview

"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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140314946
• ISBN13: 9780140314946
• Release Date: August 1984
• Publisher: Penguin Books, Limited (UK)
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.1" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3