Langford resident publishes children's books about sidecar-riding dog

Wayne Sumbler, a resident of Langford, has released a series of three children's books featuring his nine-year-old mini-schnoodle, Auston. The books depict the dog as a superhero undergoing various adventures, such as saving Christmas or traveling to space.

In real life, Auston travels alongside Sumbler in a sidecar attached to a Stella scooter. The pair began their riding habit during the COVID-19 pandemic in Orangeville, Ontario. Sumbler, who has a background in music and previously published a rock-themed cookbook, noted that the fictional tales of his pet have been well-received by readers.