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Please Mrs Butler: The timeless school poetry collection

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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 off...

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Product ID:9780140314946
Product Form:Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:GB
Title:Please Mrs Butler
Subtitle:The timeless school poetry collection
Authors:Author: Allan Ahlberg
Page Count:96
Subjects:Children’s / Teenage: Poetry, Poetry (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 7 years
Description:Select Guide Rating
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


Imprint Name:Puffin
Publisher Name:Penguin Random House Children's UK
Country of Publication:GB
Publishing Date:1984-08-30