This post is sponsored by Pug House Books. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views
MY REVIEW
Jill Rosen’s Ode to a Pug: I’m a BIG Dog! is a laugh-out-loud adventure about one determined little pug with very big dreams. One trip to the dog park turns into total chaos when Phoebe decides she belongs with the giant dogs instead of the tiny ones.
Phoebe the pug has one mission: prove she belongs with the BIG dogs. Bad idea? Absolutely. That’s what makes this book so much fun. Expect giant Great Danes, muddy races, sandy chaos, and plenty of cheeky jokes to laugh over.
The rhyming text zips along like a runaway leash, making it perfect for reading aloud. Stephanie Rohr’s illustrations are packed with goofy details and sunny colors that make every page feel alive. Even the tiny expressions on the dogs’ faces tell their own hilarious story. But hidden beneath all the barking and comedy is a sweet message about growing up, fitting in, and realizing you don’t have to be big to matter. Sometimes it’s the small dogs who steal the whole show.
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Ode to a Pug: I’m a BIG Dog!
Written by Jill Rosen
Illustrated by Stephanie Rohr
Ages: 4–6 | 36 Pages
Publisher: Pug House Books Inc. (2026) | ISBN: 978-1-0695069-6-2
Publisher’s Book Summary: Anyone who has stared down a “You must be this tall to enter” sign will cheer on Phoebe’s latest quest to rule the BIG dog park the way only a pug can. Giggle along as a couple of compact canines stubbornly take on the BIG dogs in another hilarious, heart-warming adventure from the author of the award-winning Ode to a Pug books. Will our favorite gassy pug learn that the grass isn’t always greener? Or will her pug-powered determination pay off? A laugh-out-loud, adorably illustrated, rhyming tale of pup perseverance, perfect for children ages 2–8 and dog lovers of all ages.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jill Rosen is an award-winning, bestselling author and career marketer and advertiser. She lives with two kids, three dogs, two cats, and a former stand-up comic and Princeton sketch-comedy writing husband—so she doesn’t need to go far for comedic inspiration. Through her brand management work, Jill’s appreciation for powerful writing and artistic design only grew. She is a seasoned workshop facilitator and strategic healthcare consultant, specializing in mental health and infertility. Jill was inspired to begin writing her own stories by her two boys, both avid readers.
To learn more, 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 and art director, Steph has been working in London in publishing and advertising.
GIVEAWAY
Readers who join us on this virtual book tour will have the chance to win one of 5 hardcover copies of Ode to a Pug: I’m a BIG Dog! by Jill Rosen. One grand prize winner will receive author-signed hardcover copies of Ode to a Pug: I’m a BIG Dog! and the original Ode to a Pug, plus two custom pug plushies and two die-cut stickers.
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