This post is sponsored by Jill Rosen. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views.
If you’ve ever lived with both a dog and a cat, you already know—drama is inevitable. In Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT! by Jill Rosen, we get the hilarious inside scoop from one very put-upon pug who just wants to nap, snack, and live his best squishy-faced life… if only that cat would stop ruining everything. With clever rhymes, laugh-out-loud illustrations, and all the canine side-eye you could ask for, this book is a must-read for little animal lovers.
Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT! is laugh-out-loud funny and full of furry drama with the most dramatic pug since… well, ever. This poor pup just wants peace, snacks, and belly rubs—but that cat keeps ruining everything with her smug little whiskers and mysterious ways.
Told in rhyming verse, with big feelings and even bigger expressions, this book is perfect for kids who love pets, giggles, and a little bit of chaos. The pug’s complaints are totally relatable, and the illustrations are as funny as the words.
More about the Book
Written by Jill Rosen
Illustrated by Stephanie Rohr
Recommended for ages 3-6.
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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Where to Buy
Click here –> Amazon
About the Author
Award-winning, bestselling author Jill Rosen is a career marketer and advertiser who lives with two kids, three dogs, two cats, one bird, and a former stand-up comic and Princeton sketch-comedy writing husband. She does not 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 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!
https://www.instagram.com/odetoapug
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.
https://www.instagram.com/stephdoespictures
Enter the Giveaway
Enter for a chance to win one of twelve signed hardcover copies of Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT!. In addition, one lucky winner will receive a custom 4″ pug plush and a die-cut pug sticker.
More Fun with FREE Printable Preschool Roll a Pet Game
Keep the fun going with these free, adorable printables for your little ones! Download and play Roll-a-Pug and Roll-a-Cat—perfect for preschoolers who love giggles, games, and all things furry.
Download the Files
What do you need to play the Roll a Pet Games?
- Download and print the free PDFs for each player.
- 1 die or dice for each person to have their own die.
- Colored candies (M&Ms, Skittles, Smarties, etc.) or chocolate kisses.
- Everyone needs 12 candies
- If you don’t have candy – Cheerios or other cereal work or even coloring the circles in with a color or marker.
- Print on regular 8.5 x 11 inch paper or print on cardstock and laminate for use over and over again.
How to Play
Roll one die.
Place a candy on the color circle you roll.
First to fill their pet WINS!
Each player takes a turn and rolls the die. The player places a candy on the color that corresponds to their roll.
If a player rolls and already has all those colors covered with candy, they skip their turn.
PLAY IN REVERSE- Each player covers all the circles with candy and removes a piece of candy that corresponds to their roll. The first one to empty their pet WINS!
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- Preschool Pretend Play Adopt a Pet Printables Kit
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