Book Review: Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! by Jill Rosen PLUS Enter A Giveaway! #OdeToAPug
This post is sponsored by Jill Rosen. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Written by Jill Rosen
Illustrated by Stephanie Rohr
Ages: 4-6 | 21 Pages
Publisher: Pug House Books (2025) | ISBN: 978-1-0695069-0-0
Publisher’s Book Summary: Do you ever get the feeling that something terrible is about to happen? Where the panic takes over, your eyes widen and you just need to zoom? Well, today is that day for our beloved pug Phoebe as she faces her biggest fear yet – THE VET!
Laugh along to another silly, heartfelt and sweetly illustrated story from the author of the award-winning “Ode to a Pug”.
Pugs aren’t really scared of much (except vacuums, tinfoil, bells, any loud noise…), but there is one place that causes our comical canine to cower – the DREADED VET’S OFFICE!
Join on an epic journey of courage for a little pug with a big heart and a belly full of gas. An amusing rhyming story ideal for children ages 2-8 and dog lovers of all ages.
PURCHASE LINK
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Award-winning, bestselling author Jill Rosen is a career marketer and advertiser who lives with two kids, three dogs, two cats, and a former stand-up comic and Princeton sketch-comedy writing husband. She doesn’t need to go far for comedic inspiration or advice!
Through her brand management work, Jill’s early recognition of and appreciation for powerful writing and artistic design only grew. She is a seasoned workshop facilitator and strategic healthcare consultant, specializing in the areas of mental health and infertility.
Jill was inspired to begin writing her own stories by her two boys, both avid readers.
For more information, visit www.odetoapug.com.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Steph Rohr is a French Award-winning children’s book illustrator who earned a distinction from ECV Art School in Paris. She is fond of anything silly, funny, wacky, daft, and colorful.
A freelance Illustrator & Art Director, Steph has been working in London in publishing and advertising.
https://www.instagram.com/stephdoespictures/
MY REVIEW
Every once in a while, a children’s book pops up that hits you right in the nostalgia…..and Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! by Jill Rosen did exactly that for me. I grew up with a pug, and we loved him so much. He was goofy, stubborn, dramatic, sweet… basically everything rolled into one wrinkly little potato. So the moment I started reading this book, it felt like stepping back into my childhood.
Rosen captures the true essence of a pug’s personality so perfectly…..the over-the-top reactions, the hilarious inner monologue, the “Why me?” look anytime something small doesn’t go their way. And the drama around going to the vet? Oh my gosh. Spot on. I can practically hear the snorts, sighs, and frantic attempts to avoid the inevitable appointment. Our pug could sense a vet visit coming a mile away, and nothing—nothing—could convince him that it was for his own good.
But what makes this book more than just funny is the warmth woven through every page. The bond between the pug and its human is sweet and familiar, like the kind of love that made my own childhood pug such an important part of our family. This story captures that gentle truth: yes, pets can be dramatic, but underneath it all is love, loyalty, and a connection that makes even the scariest moments feel safe.
The storytelling has such a fun rhythm to it, making it a fantastic read-aloud for kids. It’s one of those books where you just know children will giggle, point at the pictures, and maybe even recognize their own pets in the pug’s antics.
Final thoughts:
Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! is charming, heartfelt, and genuinely funny….especially if you’ve ever loved a pug (or been bossed around by one!). Jill Rosen perfectly captures the quirky magic of these little dogs and turns it into a story that’s both comforting and joyfully entertaining.
A delightful read that made me smile, laugh, and remember just how special my own pug was. I was giggling throughout and this is for sure the perfect read for young kids (and adults like myself)!
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NOW TO THE GIVEAWAY!
Enter for a chance to win one of 10 hardcover copies of Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! One grand prize winner will receive all three titles in the Ode to a Pug series, signed by author Jill Rosen, plus three custom pug plushies!
Ode to Pug: NOT the VET!: Book Giveaway
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