Meet Dude

Join Dude the adventurous pup as he explores six U.S. states in this playful 32-page children’s book! From city streets to sandy beaches and friendly farms, Dude discovers new places, makes animal pals, and proves the world is full of fun and friendship.

Book cover illustration of a woman walking a brown dog along a sandy beach with water nearby. The title reads 'Brown Dog Goes to the Beach,' written and illustrated by Cheryl Merz.
Cartoon brown dog with an orange collar, sitting and facing forward.

Listen to author Cheryl Merz share the story behind Brown Dog Goes to the Beach—how it all began, what sparked the idea, and the real-life beach adventure that inspired the book!

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  • “What a fun introduction to Dude the dog, who encourages trying new things, meeting new people and experiencing adventures!"

    - K.ZINN, Symbols I Send

  • “Brown Dog Goes to the Beach is pure joy! Dude packs more fun into a multi-day beach vacation than most of us do in a year, from sandy paws to surprise seaside friends. It’s a blast seeing the world through Dude’s eyes! ”

    - Leslie Hurst, Infinity Focus Media

  • "Brown Dog Goes to the Beach is a delightful story where Dude and his new Mom visit six states. It’s no surprise that Dude makes new friends everywhere along his journey and his new friends just love him. This story will delight children of all ages.."

    Ed Formica, Mr. Tigglesworth’s Funny Bunnies