Is It Because...? Tony Ross

Name: Is It Because...? By Tony Ross
SKU: 9781842702963
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Is It Because...? by Tony Ross

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Summary

A little boy is wondering why he is bullied by his classmate Peregrine Ffrogg. As he asks himself why he is being bullied, he finds that he has a greater understanding of himself and the bully.

Is It Because...? Summary

Is It Because...? by Tony Ross

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 would in fact rather be him.

Is It Because...? Reviews

'Tony Ross cleverly gives the reader both sides of the story. He engages the reader early on by posing a series of thought provoking questions and the wonderful illustrations help to lighten the tone.' -- Louise Ellis-Barrett * The School Librarian *
Thought provoking, perceptive, picture book looking at a bully and his victim. * Primary Times *
Even the very small will understand. * Guardian *
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 *

About Tony Ross

Tony Ross was born in London and trained at the Liverpool School of Art. He has worked as a cartoonist, graphic designer, and art director of an advertising agency. He is now considered to be one of the finest children's illustrators in the country.

Additional information

Sku

GOR005091451

ISBN 13

9781842702963

ISBN 10

1842702963

Title

Is It Because...? by Tony Ross

Author

Tony Ross

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Andersen Press Ltd

Year published

20040603

Number of pages

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us