Ode to a Pug: I’m a BIG Dog!
- Paola Dell Acqua
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
by Jill Rosen
I received a digital copy of this book to share my opinion
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.
MY ACTIVITY
The story is rich in images that can be used to explore dog breeds, for example. The activity I prepared, aims at using images to learn some dog breeds.
It can also be used to talk about actions dogs are doing, to describe dogs using opposite adjectives: big-small, hairy- bold or long-haired - short-haired to mention some.
PURCHASE LINKS
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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TOUR SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 21, 2026Tour Kick-Off for Ode to a Pug: I’m a BIG Dog! |
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