# Please Mrs Butler

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- Authors: [Allan Ahlberg](https://www.bookquiver.com/allan-ahlberg)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2003-03-06

## 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

## Editions

### Please Mrs Butler

- Publisher: Puffin
- ISBN: 978-01-4031-494-6
- Pages: 96
- Published: 2019-10-03
- Language: en_GB

### Please Mrs Butler

- Publisher: Puffin
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-01-4192-803-6
- Published: 2003-03-06
- Language: en_GB