ABOUT THE BOOK
Written by Jill Rosen
Illustrated by Stephanie Rohr
Ages: 3-6 | 22 Pages
Publisher: Pug House Books (2025) | ISBN: 978-1-0692261-1-2
Publisher’s Book Summary: From the author of the award-winning Ode to a Pug comes Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT! – the first in a series of amusing, adorably illustrated stories starring the gassy little pug that started it all.
Hilarious pug Phoebe is back, but she is not alone. See what happens when an unexpected new member enters the household.
Follow the silly antics as our number one velcro dog wrestles with sharing the spotlight. Of course, with its classic curly tail and squishy face, only a pug can pull off being both naughty and irresistible.
Double the chaos. Double the fun. Another laugh-out-loud, read-aloud story perfect for children ages 2-8 and dog (and cat!) lovers of all ages.
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MY REVIEW
Owners of multiple pets will recognize scenes from their own lives in this lively return of Phoebe the Pug. The tale this time centers on the addition of a cat to the household. Phoebe is a bit ambivalent about this newcomer. "I do like your kneading my rolls with your paws," Phoebe admits. The illustration shows Phoebe on her back in the dog bed while the cat seems to be giving her a tummy massage. Yet there are other things that are harder to accept. What's a pug to do when a cat takes over the human lap and the best spot for barking at squirrels in front of the window?
When their human puts the cat back in the pet carrier and leaves the house, Phoebe is sure that the cat is gone for good. No more putting up with a pet that poops in a box rather than out in the grass. No more worrying what the cat will claw next. But...also no more snuggling together as furry buddies. Maybe the cat wasn't so bad after all? Readers will laugh out loud at the cat climbing curtains, shredding furniture, and getting wide-eyed with shock when Phoebe sniffs her behind. The action in the illustrations captures the feelings that families with more than one pet experience.
Whether kids or parents have a furry family member, or just happen to appreciate pet stories, they will all get laughs galore from this amusing story of an established pet trying to come to terms with a new arrival.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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Through her brand management work, Jill’s early recognition of and appreciation for powerful writing and artistic design only flourished. 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, who are both avid readers. Now, Jill can’t wait to share them with all the young readers out there!
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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 colourful. As a freelance illustrator and art director, Steph has been working in publishing and advertising in London.
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