Description

“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

Publisher 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 *