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★The full English translation is available.

"Mom, please, please, let's get a dog or a cat!" there is most probably no parent across the globe who may have never had to face a similar wish of their kids. But don’t be confused, not only just do children long for a living pet, but also outstanding artists, great rulers of ancient empires or warlords throughout the whole history of human kind have always wanted to have their own little animal that they would love. No matter whether it‘s ordinary or exotic.

But animals are not just cute silent faces to cuddle, they can also bravely save people’s lives during war conflicts or in critical situations. Do you not believe? There are about 45 stories introducing glorious, valiant and brave animals as well as the darlings of famous celebrities in this publication that will surely convince you. There are texts full of interesting information completed with illustrations from well-known Czech and Slovak artists.

About the Author:
Štěpánka Sekaninová spent her childhood near Kolín, in the Polabí lowlands region. Although she is a Bohemian at heart, fate carried her to the heart of Moravia. She is a graduate in Czech and History from the Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University. While still a student, she started work at Czech Television in Brno, where as a reporter she travelled about the South Moravia region and got to know every part of it. She later switched from reporting to the production of light entertainment and children’s programmes for the Brno studio.
Štěpánka loves books and has always longed to write, so when her life’s journey presented her with the opportunity to work as a literary editor, she accepted it with alacrity.
And so she writes, surrounded by beautiful books, realizing a dream she’s had since childhood...