Disclosure: I was sent a digital copy of this book to share an honest review. All opinions are my own. I am working with The Children's Book Review and Jill Rosen to bring you this post.
Ode to a Pug is back!! This time he is off to the veterinarian and has all sorts of fears and adventures. Get ready for a humorous story of everyone's favorite pug! The book is Ode to a Pug: Not the Vet! by Jill Rosen and illustrated by Stephanie Rohr. There is a giveaway after my review.
About the Book:
Ode to a Pug: NOT the VET! Written by Jill Rosen and Illustrated by Stephanie RohrAges: 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.
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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.
https://www.instagram.com/stephdoespictures/
From Me:
The latest book is just as funny as the first two in the series. It shares our favorite pug and all the trouble he gets into. This time he senses that it is time for a trip to the veterinarian. He goes to hide, but that darn cat won't leave him alone and keeps giving away his hiding places. His owner grabs him and puts him in the car. The entire way there he has nightmarish thoughts of what will happen. After all veterinarians love to poke and prod animals. There are always the shots too. Well, this visit is for a look at the goop in his eyes and not a wellness or vaccination visit. To his surprise it isn't that bad, and he gets treats! Plus, his eye feels better when he gets home.
Like the first two books in the series, this book rhymes. It is fun and shows the things we love and hate about our pets. Have you ever tried to get a pet ready to go to the vet's office? They always seem to know where they are going and do everything to avoid it. The pug does this too but gets caught in the laundry basket buried in the clothes. His fears make the veterinarian and techs look like monsters. Then there is his interaction with the other dog which isn't going well and when he hears she has worms, he is rather glad it didn't go well. Then he is surprised by the treat for getting weighed and the nice man who looks at his eyes and listens to his heart. He is waiting for the awful moment of the needle, but it doesn't happen! He realizes it is not so bad to go to the veterinarian especially when he gets even more treats on his way out.
This book is perfect for anyone who loves dogs, has pets or wants pets. It is a fun read, and kids will love the silliness of the pug. It is perfect for a story time whether at home or at school or the library. I can see kids laughing and perhaps be able to realize that a visit to the doctor's office doesn't have to be so scary. I can see adults and kids enjoying the story as well as having conversations about doctors and veterinarians and the necessity of going to them. It would also be a great book for a classroom about community helpers or pets.
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