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Author and illustrator Tony Ross skillfully navigates the problem of bullying in this humorously illustrated book. He presents an even-handed story that succeeds in engaging sympathy for both the bully�s victim and the bully himself. In a simply-told rhyming tale, a little boy asks his pet dog why a bully is picking on him. �... is it because he�s got silly names? Is it because he�s no good at games?� After asking many more �is it because� questions, the little boy finally concludes, �. . . perhaps it�s because he�d rather be me!� Here is food for thought, told in a style that will appeal to younger boys and girls. Color illustrations on every page.

What is it that makes Peregrine Ffrogg a bully?A little boy is asking his dog why it is that his classmate Peregrine Ffrogg is constantly giving him trouble. “Is it because of his name?” he wonders. And then he carries on in a vein that will amuse all children, bullied or not: • Is it because he looks like a log? • Is it because he looks like a pike?

Tony Ross skillfully presents the problem of bullying, managing to engage sympathy for each side of the storyA little boy is wondering why he is bullied by his classmate Peregrine Ffrogg. He asks himself various questions: Is it because he misses his mum? Is it because he still sucks his thumb? Is it because he smells like a pike? Is it because he can't ride a bike? And the questions he asks leads him to a greater understanding of himself and the bully. He comes to the conclusion that Peregrine Ffrogg is unhappy, and jealous of him.