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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



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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 *

Please Mrs Butler

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      Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
      Publication Date: 30/08/1984
      ISBN13: 9780140314946, 978-0140314946
      ISBN10: 0140314946

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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



      Trade Review
      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 *

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