This post is sponsored by Jill Rosen. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views.
MY REVIEW
Today’s review is a book called Not the Vet! written by Jill Rosen, the latest adventure from the award-winning Ode to a Pug series.
This one follows Phoebe, a lovable little pug with a big imagination and an even bigger fear —the dreaded visit to the vet. Told in rhyming verse and full of heart, this story takes one of the scariest experiences for kids and turns it into a hilarious, tail-wagging triumph. We follow Phoebe from the moment she senses something suspicious — the car ride, the waiting room, the terrifying door that leads to needles and thermometers — all the way to the brave ending where she realizes the vet isn’t a monster after all. It’s equal parts comedy, chaos, and courage. Young readers will giggle at her anxious antics and cheer when Phoebe finally faces her fear.
One of my favorite moments was a picture showing Phoebe’s wrinkly face in the backseat — it instantly reminded me of my best friend’s pug, who used to give the same “please don’t make me go” look before bath time. The illustrations are soft, expressive, and packed with details that kids will love to spot. This book will inspire young readers to see bravery in small moments and help parents and pet owners laugh about their own vet-day dramas.
It gives us all a reason to feel comforted, to face our fears with humor, and to remember that sometimes the scariest things turn out to be not-so-scary after all. A heart-warming, snort-worthy read for kids — and every grown-up who’s ever loved a pug!
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 GiveawayABOUT 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.
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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.
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