Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! | Awareness Tour

Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! Awareness Tour is presented in partnership* with Jill Rosen and The Children’s Book Review.

Brace for belly laughs and big feelings as Jill Rosen returns with Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! — a rhyming romp about a lovable pug facing her most dreaded destination.

Today is the day Phoebe has always feared — a trip to the vet. With her belly full of gas and her nerves on high alert, this comical canine spirals into full pug panic as she heads toward the one place she’d do anything to avoid. Bursting with humor, heart, and charming illustrations, this rhyming read invites children and dog lovers alike to giggle through Phoebe’s big-feelings adventure.

Third in the “Ode to a Pug” series, this story is sure to bring a smile to the face of any pet owner who has ever had to chase, wrestle, and cajole a pet who somehow realized that a trip to the vet was happening.

—The Children’s Book Review

Readers who join us on this virtual book tour have the chance to win one of 10 hardcover copies of Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! — a perfect addition to any dog-loving bookshelf. 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 for the ultimate snuggle-worthy prize pack. Don’t miss your chance to bring this lovable (and slightly dramatic) pug home — enter below!

Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET!
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About the Book

Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET!

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. 

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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.

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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.

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