1976*1st* Brownie & The Mechanical Dog - György Várnai(illustrated Gyula Macskássy, Zsolt Lengyel) Corvina Publishers Budapest Hungary (English text)

Once upon a time, in a small town tucked away in the countryside, there lived a young boy named Brownie. Brownie was a curious and inventive boy, always tinkering with gadgets and trying to build new things.

One day, while exploring an old abandoned barn, Brownie stumbled upon a dusty and rusty looking metal dog. It had gears instead of muscles and joints instead of bones. It was a mechanical dog. Instantly, Brownie's eyes lit up with excitement and curiosity. He knew he had to take it home and fix it.

Brownie carefully carried the mechanical dog back to his workshop and began disassembling it, examining each and every part. He spent hours cleaning, oiling, and putting it all back together. The mechanical dog looked almost brand new when Brownie finished. He decided to name the dog Max.

From that day forward, Max became Brownie's faithful companion. Max had all the traits of a real dog—he wagged his tail, barked, and even fetched sticks. But unlike regular dogs, Max rarely got tired or made a mess. Max was the perfect pet for Brownie, always by his side as he continued to explore and invent.

One sunny afternoon, Brownie had an idea. He wanted to teach Max to do tricks. Brownie started with simple commands like "sit" and "lay down." Max quickly learned these tricks, impressing everyone who saw him perform. Brownie's neighbors and friends began coming to their house just to see Max's new tricks.

As time passed, Brownie's inventions started getting more complex. He built a remote control for Max, allowing him to control his movements and make him do even more tricks. Brownie and Max became the talk of the town, with people coming from far and wide to witness their incredible connection.

It wasn't long before Brownie's inventions caught the attention of a famous inventor named Professor Archibald. He had heard of their remarkable abilities and invited Brownie and Max to his laboratory for a demonstration. Brownie was thrilled and readily accepted the invitation.

In Professor Archibald's laboratory, Brownie showcased all his inventions and, of course, Max's incredible abilities. The professor was astounded by what he saw. He commended Brownie on his talent and ingenuity, and then offered him the opportunity of a lifetime.

He proposed that Brownie and Max join him in furthering their inventions and creating gadgets that could benefit society. Brownie's eyes widened with excitement at the thought of working alongside such a renowned inventor. Without hesitation, he agreed, grateful for the chance to learn from the best.

From that day forward, Brownie and Max worked alongside Professor Archibald, using their inventive minds and Max's unique abilities to create extraordinary gadgets. They developed robotic assistants, automated farm equipment, and even inventing a robotic arm to help people with physical disabilities.

Together, they became pioneers in the world of inventing, solving problems through their creations and improving the lives of many. Brownie and Max's journey was a testament to the power of curiosity and innovation, proving that even a mechanical dog could play a vital role in changing the world. They proved that with determination and a little bit of magic, dreams could become a reality.