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''The teacher tapped his forehead.
At last! the children cried!
The answer, Sir''s, in your head...
What a perfect place to hide''

Jump into Allan Ahlberg''s playful world of poetry, perfect for primary school children.

Shed a tear for The Boy Without A Name, discover the secrets to teachers (they NEVER leave the school!?) and try to solve the riddles of The Answer. Packed with rhythmic poetry and playful songs, this timeless collection has delighted children for generations.

''Every desk should hide a copy; every staff room own one'' - The Observer

Discover more school stories from Alan Ahlberg:
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Heard it in the Playground

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    A Paperback / softback by Allan Ahlberg

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      Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
      Publication Date: 01/08/1991
      ISBN13: 9780140328240, 978-0140328240
      ISBN10: 0140328246
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''The teacher tapped his forehead.
      At last! the children cried!
      The answer, Sir''s, in your head...
      What a perfect place to hide''

      Jump into Allan Ahlberg''s playful world of poetry, perfect for primary school children.

      Shed a tear for The Boy Without A Name, discover the secrets to teachers (they NEVER leave the school!?) and try to solve the riddles of The Answer. Packed with rhythmic poetry and playful songs, this timeless collection has delighted children for generations.

      ''Every desk should hide a copy; every staff room own one'' - The Observer

      Discover more school stories from Alan Ahlberg:
      Starting School
      Please Mrs Bultler



      Trade Review
      Every desk should hide a copy; every staff room own one * Observer *

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