Tony Ross skilfully presents the problem of bullying, managing to engage sympathy for each side of the story.

A 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.

"Even the very small will understand." - Guardian

"Thought provoking, perceptive, picture book looking at a bully and his victim." - Primary Times

"Minimal text allied to pictures with maximum impact make this a perfect book for the emerging reader." - The Bookseller

"A clever tale that will allow children to understand what makes a bully." - The Teacher

"A deceptively simple, funny (yet serious) book about bullying and self-esteem... Each page stands as a little gem in its own right." - Child Education