Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT! Awareness Tour is presented in partnership* with Jill Rosen and The Children’s Book Review.
Get ready to giggle along with us as we kick off the virtual book tour for Jill Rosen’s Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT!, a hilarious and heartwarming tale where everyone’s favorite squishy-faced pug faces his biggest challenge yet—a cat stealing his spotlight!
From the award-winning author of Ode to a Pug comes Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT!, the first in a delightful series of laugh-out-loud, adorably illustrated adventures starring Phoebe, the hilariously gassy pug. This time, Phoebe’s world is turned upside down when a mysterious new cat enters the picture, challenging her status as the center of attention. Full of silly antics, squishy-faced charm, and heartwarming moments, this read-aloud favorite is perfect for dog (and cat!) lovers.

Readers who join us on this virtual tour can enter 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. Don’t miss your chance to bring a little pug-tastic joy home—enter below!
Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT!
Virtual Tour Dates
Monday, April 28, 2025 The Children’s Book Review Book Review of Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT! |
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 The Starlit Path Book Review of Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT! |
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Froggy Read Teach Book Review of Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT! |
Thursday, May 1, 2025 Deliciously Savvy Guest Post about Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT! |
Friday, May 2, 2025 The Fairview Review Book Review of Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT! |
Monday, May 5, 2025 The Frugal Grandmom Book Spotlight on Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT! |
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Confessions of a Book Addict Book Spotlight on Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT! |
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Country Mamas With Kids Book Review of Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT! |
Thursday, May 8, 2025 Crafty Moms Share Book Review of Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT! |
Friday, May 9, 2025 Cover Lover Book Review Guest Post about Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT! |
Monday, May 12, 2025 Sybrina’s Book Blog Guest Post about Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT! |
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review of Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT! |
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Q&As with Deborah Kalb Author Interview with Jill Rosen |
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Mrs. Makes Reading Fun Book Review of Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT! |
Friday, May 16, 2025 The TipToe Fairy Book Activity for Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT! |
Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT! Book Giveaway
Ode to Pug (That Cat!): Book Giveaway
About the Book

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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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!

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.

Learn more about this series at odetoapug.com.
Thanks for following along with us on Jill Rosen’s Ode to a Pug: THAT CAT! awareness tour!
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