Please Mrs Butler

The timeless school poetry collection

Allan Ahlberg, F. Wegner

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Puffin
03 October 2019

Poetry (Children's&YA)

The bestselling and much-loved children's poetry classic.

This witty collection of school poems by Allan Ahlberg, has a cover refresh for a whole new generation of school children to take to its heart. It is full of typical classroom events that will be recognized and enjoyed by everyone - from never-ending projects, reading tests, quarrels, making-up, excuses and 'Please, Sir, it isn't fair', Please Mrs Butler accurately portrays everyday primary school life.

Fritz Wegner's line drawings beautifully complement the hilarious and poignant verses.

By: Allan Ahlberg
Illustrated by: F. Wegner
Imprint: Puffin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 76g
ISBN: 9780140314946
ISBN 10: 0140314946
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 03 October 2019
Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , 7-9 years , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Allan Ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumber's mate and grave digger, is in the super-league of children's writers. He has published over 100 children's books and, with his late wife Janet, created such award-winning picture books as Each Peach Pear Plum and The Jolly Christmas Postman - both winners of the Greenaway Medal. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction for older readers. The Telegraph described him as 'By far our best writer for the young.'

Reviews for Please Mrs Butler: The timeless school poetry collection

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 *