Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers: AWARENESS TOUR: Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! Written by Jill Rosen, Illustrated by Stephanie Rohr

Friday, November 21, 2025

AWARENESS TOUR: Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! Written by Jill Rosen, Illustrated by Stephanie Rohr - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers!

Today, we welcome The Children's Book Review as we host a stop on their AWARENESS TOUR for the latest addition to the Ode to a Pug series. It's an adorable tale sharing the adventures of Phoebe the Pug as she takes on life, the grooming attempts of the cat, and now...THE VET. Ladies and gents, please make room on your shelf for today's blog tour guest and ebook of choice...

Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET!

Written by Jill Rosen

Illustrated by Stephanie Rohr

Ages: 4-6 | 21 Pages

9781069506900

Publisher: Pug House Books (2025)

About the book...

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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As every pet parent knows, your dog is not just a dog. They know things, understand things, and can be force of nature all on their own. Luckily for me, my puppers have never minded the vet's office... except when the sharp pokey things come out, and then, well, who would be keen on it? Am I right?

The PUGger here REALLY knows what's gonna happen, or at least she thinks she does, and unnecessarily freaks herself out before even getting there. Good thing her person is there for her. Good thing the staff is kind to her. Good thing the vet gets the fact that a visit with them isn't the top thing they might want to do that day and makes sure they are approachable, friendly, and welcoming, so that by the time the visit is over...it truly felt like a visit.

By book's end, although she might have been slighted by a little Pom with bigger problems than her own, she walks away on her own four paws with a pep in her steps, and a smile on her little puggy face. The illustrations capture the before and after feelings perfectly, and will leave readers with a better view of the trepidation their fur friends can feel in uncomfortable situations, but also the knowledge of how to help make it better. A great addition to the series, and a wonderful choice for story time, bedtime, or any time!

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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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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!

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Special thanks to Bianca of The Children's Book Review for the chance to bring this title to you and for the ecopy for review! (THANKS!) This post is sponsored by Jill Rosen. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. For more information on this author, or the publisher, feel free to click through the links above. Be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!

TOUR SCHEDULE

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

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