Heard it in the Playground

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 ObserverDiscover more school stories from Alan Ahlberg:Starting SchoolPlease Mrs Bultler