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!
Virtual Tour Dates
| Tuesday, November 4, 2025 The Children’s Book Review Book Review of Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! |
| Wednesday, November 5, 2025 The Starlit Path Book Review and Instagram Reel about Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! |
| Thursday, November 6, 2025 The Children’s Book Review Author Interview with Jill Rosen |
| Friday, November 7, 2025 Crafty Moms Share Book Review of Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! |
| Monday, November 10, 2025 Lisa’s Reading Book Review of Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! |
| Wednesday, November 12, 2025 @nissa_the.bookworm Instagram Post about Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! |
| Thursday, November 13, 2025 Confessions of a Book Addict |
| Friday, November 14, 2025 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review of Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! |
| Monday, November 17, 2025 Deliciously Savvy Book Review of Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! |
| Tuesday, November 18, 2025 bored_military_wife Instagram Post about Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! |
| Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Q&As with Deborah Kalb Author Interview with Jill Rosen |
| Thursday, November 20, 2025 My Reading Getaway Book Review of Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! |
| Friday, November 21, 2025 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers Book Review of Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! |
| Monday, November 24, 2025 The Children’s Book Review Instagram Reel about Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! |
| Tuesday, November 25, 2025 avainbookland Instagram Post about Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! |
| Wednesday, November 26, 2025 @books.with.courtney Instagram Post about Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! |
| Friday, November 28, 2025 @meghenslittlelibrary Instagram Post about Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! |
| Monday, December 1, 2025 Froggy Read Teach Instagram Post about Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! |
| Tuesday, December 2, 2025 The Fairview Review Book Review of Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! |
| Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Me Two Books Author Interview with Jill Rosen |
| Thursday, December 4, 2025 Country Mamas With Kids Book Review of Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! |
Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! Book Giveaway
Ode to Pug: NOT the VET!: Book GiveawayAbout 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.
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.
Thanks for following along with us on Jill Rosen’s Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! awareness tour!
23 Comments
We adopted a rescue pup named Eva last December. She is a bundle of energy so weaffectionately call her “Eva Kinevil”.
When I told my first cat Joe Louis we were going to the vet he climbed into the garage rafters & didn’t come down for a long time.
Aww! Pugs are super adorable!
I would love this book for my nephews and my niece. They would really enjoy it.
What a fun prize pack for pug lovers!
What a great giveaway. The book sounds adorable.
The two cats would run and hide. We started shutting all doors to other rooms before we took the carrier out so it was easier to find them. The dogs didn’t mind going to the vet. My grandchildren would enjoy the book.
cute
I would be excited to win this for a young family member.
Looks like a lot of adorable fun.
I would love to give this cute, funny book to my grandson.
I loved the first book; I’d love to read the other books in this adorable series!
We would be so excited ti win this prize.
When we took our daughter’s cat to the vet once as soon as we pulled in he got under the back seat and wouldn’t get out. The vet tech even brought some food out but he wouldn’t budge. He finally got out about 5 minutes after we left.
My cat definitely is fearless to some extent, but he can be a scaredy cat too sometimes. He does know when the carrier comes out that something is up, he’ll run upstairs or stay under the coffee table.
Sounds like a hilarious story.
This sounds like a super cute read!
I am excited to win the prize pack to give this book to my nieces and nephews to read for fun!
Sounds like an awesome read for the grand girls!
This sounds like a hilarious book.
This book is beautifully illustrated.
We love cute stories with animals.
This book sounds like an amazing story.