'Pup in a gravel pit?' Kimberly Guilfoyle mocked for new children's book about a puppy

It has only been a few days since South Dakota Republican Kristi Noem outed herself as a puppy killer. Still, Kimberly Guilfoyle decided to release her new children's book about a best-friend puppy to the world.

It prompted questions online about whether it was a dig at Noem, whose autobiography rails against the family's dog she "hated" so much that she led to a gravel pit to shoot.

It is unknown if "The Princess & her Pup" is autobiographical in nature, but Guilfoyle claimed that it is a "heartfelt story that teaches children that it’s easier to be courageous with a friend by your side."

Noem has since doubled down on the story, explaining that it's tales like her shooting the dog that show she's an authentic leader.

Her announcement prompted questions online about whether the new book was a dig at Noem, whose autobiography rails against the family's dog she "hated" so much that she led it to a gravel pit and shot it.

“It was not a pleasant job,” Noem wrote, “but it had to be done."

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Among the many questions Guilfoyle faced was from X user The United Spot, who asked simply, "Too soon?"

Another X user named David had a more specific question: "Is that a remake of ‘The Governor Shot Her Pup’?"

"Does this end with the pup in a gravel pit?" asked Cecelia.

Inside Edition's Lisa Guerrero also took part in the mockery, tweeting a picture of Guilfoyle and Noem with the message, "Either A) You’re very good at trolling or B) You should send a copy to your friend."

"If this is a dig at @GovKristiNoem, good job," Bruno Amato said. "If not, stop grifting!"

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Matthew Arthur-Gray suggested that the book be read at a "Drag Queen story hour." He went on to ask, "Any chance we can have @KristiNoem also read a few pages?"

"Hey @GovKristiNoem look: one of the real housewives hired a ghostwriter to create a book about you!" quipped X user "Overheard at the Costco."

"Man, is this an example of Really Horrible Timing!!" Robert Elisberg added. "I hope there isn't a sequel planned, 'The Prince & His Goat.'"