Please Mrs Butler
  • Published: 3 October 2019
  • ISBN: 9780140314946
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 96
  • RRP: $21.00

Please Mrs Butler

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6 Mar 2003
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3 Oct 2019
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The bestselling and much-loved Please Mrs Butler is 30 years old!

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.
  • Published: 3 October 2019
  • ISBN: 9780140314946
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 96
  • RRP: $21.00
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About the author

Allan Ahlberg

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 Pear Plum and The Jolly Postman - both winners of the Kate Greenaway Medal. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction and lives in Sussex.

Also by Allan Ahlberg

Each Peach Pear Plum
Peepo! (Board Book)
The Baby's Catalogue
Baby's Big Box of Little Books
Bye Bye Baby
Burglar Bill
Baby on Board
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Praise for Please Mrs Butler

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

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