The bestselling and much-loved children’s poetry classic, Please Mrs Butler by Allan Ahlberg is celebrating its 30th anniversary!

With a fresh new look for a brand new generation of school children to take to its heart, every teacher, parent and child should have a copy.

Nobody leave the room.

Everyone listen to me.

We had ten pairs of scissors

At half-past two, And now there’s only three.

This witty collection of school poems by Allan Ahlberg, re-jacketed for its 30th anniversary and for a whole new generation of school children to fall in love with, is full of typical classroom events that will be recognized and enjoyed by everyone. From never-ending projects, reading tests, quarrelling, making-up, excuses and “Please, Sir, it isn’t fair.”

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

Please Mrs Butler was voted the most important twentieth-century children’s poetry book in a Books for Keeps poll.

Praise for Please Mrs Butler:

“Hilarious and poignant school verses about primary school life. A real winner” - Guardian

“Clever, funny and nostalgic, the collection is a delight” - Sunday Times

PLEASE MRS BUTLER - The most important 20th-century children’s poetry book - Books for Keeps poll

Praise for Allan Ahlberg:

“By far our best writer for the young,” - Telegraph