Kirkus Starred Review

"A deliciously morbid tale..." — Kirkus Reviews (Recommended review)

"Bott's delightful plot and humorous storytelling will capture the imaginations of young readers... Kim's whimsical digital illustrations brilliantly match the story's zany and fantastical elements..." — Kirkus Reviews

Selected for the Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids & Teens (Spring 2026)!

Do you have a favourite food? Now imagine that your favourite food is also the most famous food in town—and your grandpa holds the secret of how it was invented. A secret that involves your great-great-grandmother … and a perilous pig.


In Pickle the Pig, we meet Emily—a girl who has a peculiar obsession with bacon-wrapped pickle bites. In this hilarious tale, we uncover the outrageous story of how these tasty treats came to be. It's a delightful mix of disaster, suspense, and plenty of humour—perfect for the whole family.

This is not a normal picture book. Pig. Pickles. Dynamite. You've been warned.

From the Brenden Bott & Dong Hoon Kim Collection.