The Pumpernickel-Daffodil

Wodehouse Chili Pepper Pumpernickel the Third is a misfit pup who faces his first competitive dog show with his family of champions. Will they be top dog?

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2023
Publisher: Abrams

Wodehouse Chili Pepper Pumpernickel the Third is a proud member of a prestigious family, known for their exceptional achievements in the world of dog shows. His mother, Mathilda Lily-Rose Daffodil, is a renowned champion, while his father, Wodehouse Chili Pepper Pumpernickel the Second, is a celebrated winner as well. This family is filled with blue-ribbon winners and Bests in Show galore, all of whom believe that Wodehouse Chili Pepper Pumpernickel the Third will one day surpass them all. After all, he is a Pumpernickel-Daffodil, a combination of two of the most prestigious breeds in the canine world.

However, when Wodehouse Chili Pepper Pumpernickel the Third gets his own human, he begins to question whether they are truly blue-ribbon material. His mother, who has always been his guiding light, doubts their abilities, while his father, who has always been confident in their potential, begins to wonder if he has been too optimistic.

As the competition approaches, Wodehouse Chili Pepper Pumpernickel the Third and his human face a series of challenges and obstacles. They must learn to work together, trust each other, and believe in themselves if they want to succeed. Along the way, they meet a cast of colorful characters, including a mischievous poodle named Poppy and a wise old dachshund named Mr. Snuffles.

Through their journey, Wodehouse Chili Pepper Pumpernickel the Third and his human learn valuable lessons about family, friendship, and being true to oneself. They discover that being a champion is not about winning awards or being the best in show, but about being happy, healthy, and loved. In the end, Wodehouse Chili Pepper Pumpernickel the Third and his human prove that they are more than capable of being top dog at their first competition, and they do so with grace, humor, and a deep sense of family.

This heartwarming and hilarious story, written and illustrated by acclaimed author-illustrator Galia Bernstein, celebrates the power of kindness, resilience, and embracing one's unique qualities. It reminds us that no matter where we come from or what we look like, we all have the potential to shine and make a difference in the world.

Dimension: 267 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781419759451