Collected Poems
Collected Poems by Allan Ahlberg, published by Penguin Adult on June 5, 2008, features a compilation of the author’s poetry spanning twenty-five years. This edition brings together selections from five of Ahlberg’s notable works, showcasing his ability to engage both children and adults with clever and humorous verses. The collection reflects a range of themes and styles, appealing to a diverse audience interested in poetry and literary criticism.
Readers will find a rich assortment of poems that evoke nostalgia and humor, capturing the essence of childhood experiences. The collection includes favorites from titles such as Please Mrs Butler and Heard it in the Playground, highlighting Ahlberg’s talent for creating relatable and poignant verses. With 272 pages, this edition serves as a valuable resource for those exploring juvenile nonfiction and poetry, making it a noteworthy addition to any literary collection.
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Allan Ahlberg’s prize-winning poetry, written over a period of twentyfive years, has delighted generations of children and adults alike.
`Clever, funny and nostalgic’ – Sunday Times
`Hilarious and poignant verses’ – Guardian
`Every desk should hide a copy; every staff room own one’ – Observer
Heard it in the Playground – winner of the signal Poetry Award – was voted the second most important twentieth-century children’s poetry book, in a Books for Keeps poll. Please Mrs Butler, in the same poll, was voted the first.
Now from his five books of verse – Please Mrs Butler, Heard it in the Playground, The Mighty Slide, Friendly Matchesand The Mysteries of Zigomar– Allan Ahlberg has selected his own favourites.
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