Murphy-Stop-That is a scruffy terrier who lives in the country.  One day, his family takes him to the city.  Although he hates riding in cars, he discovers that there are many dog-friendly places to visit in the city.  Soon, Murphy-Stop-That grows bored.  After wandering outside and barking at a flock of birds, he is taken to the city pound.  After his family retrieves him, they return home and Murphy-Stop-That realizes that he really doesn’t mind sleeping in the barn at the farm.  Although the illustrations are engaging, the story is predictable and somewhat rote.