# Please Mrs Butler by Allan Ahlberg (Paperback)

**"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

## Details

- **Price:** 7.49 GBP
- **Vendor:** Puffin
- **Type:** Allan Ahlberg
- **Tags:** All Books, Children 7+

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