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The Story of Doctor Dolittle

John Doolittle is a kind-hearted country physician who keeps goldfish in his pond, rabbits in the pantry, white mice in a piano, and a hedgehog in the cellar. He also has an unusual gift: he can talk to animals — a talent that comes in handy, since he prefers treating animals, rather than humans, as his patients.
One day, a mysterious call summons him to Africa, where a serious epidemic has spread among the monkey population. Of course, the good doctor sets out immediately with some of his best friends — Jip, the dog, and Polynesia, the parrot, among others. Along the way, they’re joined by new acquaintances, including the pushmi-pullyu, a remarkable creature that has a head at both ends of its body.
"Any child who is not given the opportunity to make the acquaintance of this rotund, kindly, and enthusiastic doctor/naturalist and all of his animal friends will miss out on something important," said renowned primatologist Jane Goodall.
An entertaining classic that has charmed readers of all ages for generations, Hugh Lofting's timeless tale is accompanied by 27 of his own delightful illustrations.

Reprint of the F. A. Stokes, Co., New York., 1920 edition.
juvenile fiction; children's fiction; children's literature; animal stories; animal friends; childhood books; beloved characters; world's greatest naturalist; doctor to the animals; conversing with animals; talk to animals; talking animals; african adventure; symptoms; man v nature; fantasy; disease; uplifting stories; happy endings; easy to read; folktales; folklore; animals; dogs; canine,
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John Doolittle is a kind-hearted country physician who keeps goldfish in his pond, rabbits in the pantry, white mice in a piano, and a hedgehog in the cellar. He also has an unusual gift: he can talk to animals — a talent that comes in handy, since he prefers treating animals, rather than humans, as his patients.
One day, a mysterious call summons him to Africa, where a serious epidemic has spread among the monkey population. Of course, the good doctor sets out immediately with some of his best friends — Jip, the dog, and Polynesia, the parrot, among others. Along the way, they’re joined by new acquaintances, including the pushmi-pullyu, a remarkable creature that has a head at both ends of its body.
"Any child who is not given the opportunity to make the acquaintance of this rotund, kindly, and enthusiastic doctor/naturalist and all of his animal friends will miss out on something important," said renowned primatologist Jane Goodall.
An entertaining classic that has charmed readers of all ages for generations, Hugh Lofting's timeless tale is accompanied by 27 of his own delightful illustrations.

Reprint of the F. A. Stokes, Co., New York., 1920 edition.
juvenile fiction; children's fiction; children's literature; animal stories; animal friends; childhood books; beloved characters; world's greatest naturalist; doctor to the animals; conversing with animals; talk to animals; talking animals; african adventure; symptoms; man v nature; fantasy; disease; uplifting stories; happy endings; easy to read; folktales; folklore; animals; dogs; canine,

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