Larry Moves to Republic

By: Marvin McKenzie

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Larry Moves to Republic is a heartwarming children’s picture book about adventure, friendship, and learning to be happy wherever life takes you.

Larry is a yellow Labrador with a big heart and an even bigger tail wag. He once lived in the busy city, surrounded by cats, horses, and chickens. But when his family moves to a small town called Republic, Larry discovers a whole new world waiting just outside his door!

In his new home, Larry has acres and acres to run free. He splashes in cool streams, sniffs tall pine trees, and bounds joyfully across wide-open meadows. Along the way, Larry meets all sorts of new friends:

• A flock of wild turkeys gobbling in the grass

• Deer leaping gracefully through the fields

• Rabbits darting playfully in the tall weeds

• Children in town who laugh, play, and scratch his ears

• Even two gentle cattle named Bonnie and Clyde!

And one day, Larry finds two tiny abandoned kittens who need his gentle nose and wagging tail.

But life in the country isn’t only about new friends. Larry also hears the call of cougars in the night. While the sounds might be scary, Larry learns that he is safe and content as long as he is close to home.

This sweet and simple story is filled with child-friendly illustrations that capture Larry’s excitement, curiosity, and joy as he explores his new world. Children will laugh as they see Larry tilt his head at turkeys, crouch to watch rabbits, or stretch out in the grass surrounded by his friends. Parents will smile at the gentle message woven throughout the story:

Happiness doesn’t depend on where you are—it comes from learning to be content in every situation.

With 30 beautifully illustrated pages, Larry Moves to Republic is perfect for:

• Bedtime stories that leave kids smiling and at peace

• Early readers ages 3–7 who enjoy animal adventures

• Families who love dogs, nature, and small-town life

• Teaching children the value of contentment and joy

This book is printed in black and white for paperback (making it affordable and perfect for kids to enjoy the story with simple, bold images), and also available in full color for eBook editions. Children will delight in either version, following Larry’s cheerful wag from beginning to end.

Whether you are a dog lover, a parent teaching life lessons, or simply looking for a wholesome children’s book to add to your shelf, Larry Moves to Republic is a story your family will want to read again and again.

Give your child the joy of exploring with Larry—because every place can be a happy place when you learn to wag your tail and be content.

Book Details:

• Age Range: 3–7 years

• 30 pages, large print, easy-to-read text

• Themes: dogs, friendship, adventure, small-town life, contentment

• Great gift for birthdays, holidays, or as a bedtime read-aloud

Take Larry home today—and discover the happiness of being content wherever life leads!