"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

The bestselling and much-loved children's poetry classic.

About the Author
Allan Ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumber's mate and grave digger, is in the super-league of children's writers. He has published over 100 children's books and, with his late wife Janet, created such award-winning picture books as Each Peach Pear Plum and The Jolly Christmas Postman - both winners of the Greenaway Medal. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction for older readers. The Telegraph described him as 'By far our best writer for the young.'

Reviews
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 *



Book Information
ISBN 9780140314946
Author Allan Ahlberg
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Puffin
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 74g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 5mm