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 Capek 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.