Moxie: The Dachshund of Fallingwater

Moxie: The Dachshund of Fallingwater by Armstrong, Cara. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781933979700.

Children experience the renowned Frank Lloyd Wright house that boldly cantilevers over a waterfall in the western Pennsylvania mountains through the eyes of the Kaufmann familys most beloved dog in residence. Beginning with the initial site survey, the loveable dachshund reflects on the myriad details that make the Big House so special. Moxie and her siblings preferred picnic site, the rock, becomes the foundation that supports the residences dramatic design, and the grand fireplace built around the big rock provides a warm stone where the dogs nap whenever they want. Fallingwaters steep, cascading staircase mimics the waterfall and parallels the houses dramatic descent down the hillside, and the plunge pool built into the stream is just right for a brisk, refreshing swim. A handy glossary features both images and text to explain key architectural terms.