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The Story of Doctor Dolittle

Hugh Lofting

Publisher: Zenith Whispering Pines Publishers

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Summary

Have you ever wished you could talk to animals? Doctor John Dolittle, a cheerful physician from Puddleby-on-the-Marsh, can!

Follow the kind doctor on his very first great adventure. After learning animal language from his clever parrot, Polynesia, Doctor Dolittle gives up treating people to become the world's first true animal doctor. When a deadly plague strikes the monkeys of Africa, Dolittle, along with his menagerie of loyal pets—including Chee-Chee the monkey, Dab-Dab the duck, and the Pushmi-Pullyu—sails off on a thrilling, transatlantic voyage. They face shipwrecks, pirates, and royal troubles, all to fulfill their mission.

This delightful book, first published in the early twentieth century, remains a treasured masterpiece of children's literature that celebrates kindness, exploration, and the magic of friendship. It is the perfect read-aloud adventure for young readers and a nostalgic favorite for adults.

Join the journey and discover the world through the eyes of the animals! Click "Buy Now" for this unforgettable classic.
Available since: 12/09/2025.
Print length: 101 pages.

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