Rosemary Long Ears

by Susie Ghahremani

A little mess turns out to be a lot of fun in this delightful adventure starring Rosemary and her very long ears—for fans of Harry the Dirty Dog and Pretzel.

Join Rosemary on a walk through her neighborhood with her best friend. There are puddles to splash through and leaves to play in—OH NO! Before too long, Rosemary is a mess. But she knows that if you never get dirty, you may miss out on all the fun!

This charming story from award-winning creator Susie Ghahremani introduces a lovable, joyful pup and celebrates the thrill of letting loose.

Genres: Picture Books, Dogs, Animals, Childrens, Adventure, Fiction

40 pages, Hardcover

Published April 22, 2025

About the author

Susie Ghahremani is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. Susie independently designs a whimsically illustrated stationery and gift brand titled Boygirlparty®, one of Etsy's most popular shops.

Her debut as author-illustrator -- STACK THE CATS -- was named Best Book of the Year by both Kirkus and Amazon! A Kirkus starred review declared it "a book that can expand children's thought processes." ALA Booklist says her new book is -- BALANCE THE BIRDS -- "a sophisticated mathematical concept... made easily and enjoyably understandable."

Susie’s newest picture book will be the first to touch on her Iranian heritage: MEMORY GARDEN, written by her mother Zohreh (Godwin Books/Macmillan, 2024) is a multigenerational tale that uses a girl’s adventures in the garden with her grandmother to paint a larger picture of immigration and change.

Her illustrations have been commissioned by the New York Times, Target, Bank of America, and Martha Stewart, to name a few. She is the illustrator of the highly acclaimed nature book series I LOVE DIRT and picture books WHAT WILL HATCH and WHAT WILL GROW, written by Jennifer Ward, celebrated with starred reviews from the School Library Journal and Publisher's Weekly. She also illustrated SHE WANTED TO BE HAUNTED by Marcus Ewert, and was commissioned by the Yosemite Conservancy to illustrate a childlike John Muir for two books set to his own words, LITTLE MUIR'S SONG and LITTLE MUIR'S NIGHT. She also creates guided journals, notecards, and gift items including GROWTH: A Journal to Welcome Personal Change (Roost Books).

She has received art awards from the Society of Illustrators Los Angeles, American Illustration, the Alternative Pick, Giant Robot, and was selected as a featured artist and mentorship award winner at the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

Originally from Chicago, Susie lives in San Diego, California with her husband and zillions of pets. Visit her online at boygirlparty.com

Reviews

[Audrey | WellReadandUndead(ish) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rosemary's long ears make such an adventure for her and her friend. They also collect all the memories in a day and get washed off at night to start anew the next day. A fun, quick read without a deeper meaning other than having fun with those around you.

[Gina Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rosemary is just the sweetest little dog version of every preschool child. The readers follow her on a messy adventure outdoors, celebrated by her owner and friends. Each page is colorful and energetic and reads aloud wonderfully. This is a perfect preschool, library, or bedtime story. The writing and illustrations feel modern and timeless.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

First sentence: "Let's go find some fun!" Rosemary springs past her best friend with long ears flapping up and down...up and down...like wings flying! Nose to the ground, she sniffs this way, she searches that way, her long ears following along.

Premise/plot: Rosemary the dog with LONG ears has a messy, messy day and needs a bath by the end of it.

My thoughts: Rosemary Long Ears is exactly what you'd expect it to be. A LOVELY picture book starring a long-eared dog that is super-adorable and delightful. Rosemary and her human are out for a walk, and on the walk she gets SUPER dirty. Many adventures are had. Some of the narrative style reminds me of the early Pete the Cat books.

I enjoyed this one. I think it's a good fit for young readers that enjoy dog stories.

[Book Riot Community]

This is one of Book Riot’s Best Books of 2025:

Sometimes, you've got to let your ears down and let your paws get dirty to have a little fun. This sweet picture book follows weiner dog Rosemary and her best human friend through a day of fun around the neighborhood. It's full of puddles, leaf piles, and all kinds of young people taking delight in a day outside. At the end of the day, we see Rosemary and her friend delight in a luscious bubble bath. The art is as bright and lively as the text, making this a surefire hit for young readers–especially those who love a good animal story. This has been a go-to gifting title this year.

- Kelly Jensen

[Lilly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hosted a class read aloud for this one, and the kids were mesmerized by Rosemary and her fun mess! Gorgeous art with a classic feel, and a story that begs re-reading. A must-have for dog-loving kiddos!

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

ST for dogs or ears. A cute dog with long ears goes on a walk with their owner and gets their ears all dirty. A fun shorter text book with cute images. Kids will love the dog and you can do many actions with kids as you read about what the ears do.

[Andi Butler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bright, fun and super cute, with antics a child would certainly appreciate! Hand-lettering works along side a simple typeface to emphasize action and opposites, supported with bold and large illustrations with lots to talk about! A good storytime book (love the playground endpapers)!

[Lauren M · Rating 4 out of 5]

First off, this is some beautiful artwork! Colorful with a simple palate, this art also gives an old school feel!

Sometimes, getting dirty is part of the fun! Even when it's time to clean up, fun can still be had!

[Gwenith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a cute book & the illustrations are absolutely DELIGHTFUL!

[Alexx Burris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been (not so) patiently waiting for this book to come out. It is so cute and I LONG for a dog with Long Ears.

[Spudpuppy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE YOU ROSEMARY LONG EARS

[Stephanie Lucianovic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable, delightful, and gorgeous.

[Kate Beger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun book! I want to feel and cuddle Rosemary’s long, soft ears!

[Stephanie ((Strazzybooks)) · Rating 4 out of 5]

we love a cute dog book

[Kariana Reads Kids' Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rosemary you are so cute!!!!!

[Carol Farrington · Rating 3 out of 5]

The illustrations in this book reminded me of older kids books, such as Harry the dirty dog. The story was OK, nothing bad or super exciting. Just an average book.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a cute book for preschoolers who love pets, messes, and fun! The illustrations are delightful.

[Tina Hoggatt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rollicking and sweet story of a charming dog with VERY long ears who gets into, well, everything is a fun read. Kids will love those long, debris collecting ears.

[Brooke · Rating 3 out of 5]

368:2025
This is sweet. Not special, but could be lovely for someone with a doggo that looked similar.