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This book tells the whimsical story of Dashenka, a fox terrier puppy with wiry hair who brings both joy and distress to all those around him as soon as he arrives. A delightfully sentimental tale narrated through a combination of words, drawings and photographs, this beloved children�s classic has proven to be timeless tale enjoyed by children across the globe to this day. Delightfully simple to read and enjoy, this is a wonderful book to recount to children before bedtime and is sure to be a family favourite. Karel ?apek was a Czech writer best known for his science fiction, notably War with the Newts (1936) and his play R.U.R. - famous for containing the first use of the word�Robot�. This scarce book was first published in 1933 and is now republished with an additional biography of the author. (less)

This book tells the whimsical story of Dashenka, a fox terrier puppy with wiry hair who brings both joy and distress to all those around him as soon as he arrives. A delightfully sentimental tale narrated through a combination of words, (…more)