Ahoyty-Toyty - Tapa dura

While on a cruise ship with their owner, Victor and Butch meet the Captain's dog, Lord Laa-Di-Da, and start a new friendship, but soon Butch becomes completely engrossed and Victor starts wondering if there is a place for him in the mix.

Victor is a good pup who always does what he’s told. Butch is bad and loves being naughty. It’s vacation time and Victor and Butch and their owners, Miss Loopy and Miss Froopy Frou-Frou, are going on a cruise. Onboard the ship, the two young pups meet the Captain’s dog, Lord Laa-Di-Da, who is very impressive indeed! Can Butch be as cool as Lord Laa-Di-Da? Will Victor be left out in the cold? What will become of their friendship?

In this adorable follow-up to Poochie-Poo, Helen Stephens elegantly captures one of the many pitfalls of friendship that young readers are sure to recognize.