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

Please Mrs Butler





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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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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