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Heard it in the Playground

Published
Aug 1991
Main Genre
General Fiction General Fiction
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Pages
112

About This Book

'The teacher tapped his forehead.
At last! the children cried!
The answer, Sir's, in your head...
What a perfect place to hide'

Jump into Allan Ahlberg's playful world of poetry, perfect for primary school children.

Shed a tear for The Boy Without A Name, discover the secrets to teachers (they NEVER leave the school!?) and try to solve the riddles of The Answer. Packed with rhythmic poetry and playful songs, this timeless collection has delighted children for generations.

'Every desk should hide a copy; every staff room own one' - The Observer

Discover more school stories from Alan Ahlberg:
Starting School
Please Mrs Butler

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First Edition Aug 1991 Penguin (UK) ISBN 0140328246
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Aug 1991 Penguin (UK) ISBN 0141942479
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Aug 1991 Puffin ISBN B004LLIH5Y
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