This book presents one of the most touching stories written by Anton Chekhov, called "Kashtanka", after the dog who is its main character. It's a story of loyalty and belonging.
...The dog named Kashtanka belongs to a carpenter who takes her out one day, but loses on the way home. The dog is picked up on the street by an old man who brings Kashtanka to the circus where she becomes a part of an act, along with other circus animals.
Some time later the dog's original owner brings his son to the circus show, where they recognize Kashtanka and call her by her name. Kashtanka immediately drops her "Auntie" stage persona and follows them home...
This large format hardcover book contains large, luminious color pictures by Gennadiy Spirin, an award-winning Russian illustrator who now lives and works in the USA.
In Russian language. Publisher: Ripol (Russia). Large format. Hardcover. 32 pages.
