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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:
Starting School
Please Mrs Bultler



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

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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