Illus. in full color. The adventures of Dr. Dolittle, the veterinarian who can talk to his patients, have been charming children the world over since 1920. This edition offers the only text especially adapted for beginning readers.  

Hugh Lofting's Travels of Doctor Dolittle (Beginner Books)

LOFTING, HUGH

Literature & Fiction

Collins

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After rescuing an injured squirrel, Tommy Stubbins is directed to the offices of Doctor John Dolittle and is amazed to discover a house full of exotic creatures. Under the tutelage of Polynesia the parrot, Tommy becomes the Doctor’s assistant, learning how to understand animals and accompanying the Doctor on an adventurous voyage. The motley band of naturalists sets sail for Spidermonkey Island, traversing rough seas and mountainous lands, and encountering warring tribes of Popsipetels and Bagjagderags, as well as a host of sparrows, porpoises, unusual insects and rare sea snails along the way.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle was published in 1922 as the sequel to Lofting’s much-loved classic The Story of Doctor Dolittle. Full of warmth and charm, it has been lauded as a successor to Lewis Carroll in its vibrant depiction of animals, and will delight younger and mature audiences alike.

The Voyages of Dr Dolittle (Collins Classics)

Genre Fiction

William Collins

This beautiful HarperCollins Children's Classics edition is perfect for every bookshelf. Headache? Tummy troubles? A patient could not hope for a better doctor than John Dolittle, MD, of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh - not if one searched the entire kingdom - the animal kingdom, that is. Whether curing a horse in need of spectacles or a poodle that has eaten too much cake, Doctor Dolittle knows just the thing to do because he can, in fact, ask them. Creatures come from far and wide to meet him, until one day a plea comes from across the ocean - setting the good doctor and his animal friends on course for a great adventure. Doctor Dolittle, famous for his ability to speak to animals, has spoken to the hearts of readers since he first appeared more than a century ago, beloved for the very love he shows animals the world over. Complete your library with HarperCollins Children's Classics.

The Story of Doctor Dolittle (HarperCollins Children’s Classics)

Children's Books

Animals

HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks

Doctor John Dolittle loves animals. He loves them so much that his home and office overflow with animals of every description. When Polynesia the parrot teaches him the language of the animals, Doctor Dolittle becomes a world-famous doctor, traveling even as far away as Africa to help his friends. This edition of the beloved children's classic contains black-and-white illustrations by Michael Hague and has been edited by award-winning authors Patricia and Fredrick McKissack for modern audiences.

The Story of Doctor Dolittle (Books of Wonder)

Teen & Young Adult

McKissack, Patricia & Fredrick

Harpercollins

Doctor Dolittle, the veterinarian who can actually talk to animals, sets sail on the high seas for new adventures with Polynesia the parrot, Jip the dog, Chee-Chee the monkey, and young Tommy Stubbins. Together they travel to Spidermonkey Island, brave a shipwreck, and meet the incredible Great Glass Sea Snail. This novel won the Newbery Medal in 1922 and now features a foreword by award-winning authors Patricia and Fredrick McKissack.

Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, The (Books of Wonder)

HarperColl

Eight complete stories about the famous Doctor who could talk to the animals. An excellent introduction which highlights all the most memorable incidents: the way he realises his gifts with animals, his meeting with the Pushmi-Pullyu, and how he sets off to sea. His is an entrancing world and the reader is soon involved with all the animal characters, Gub-Gub the pig, Jip the Dog, Too Too the owl. A fine omnibus edition.

Doctor Dolittle Stories

(Olga Fricker, Compiler)

Arrow/Children's (a Division of Random House

The Story of Doctor Dolittle (Random House Modern Classics)

Red Fox

Dr. Dolittle's Zoo (Red Fox Older Fiction)

When Doctor Dolittle discovers that animals from all over the world want to communicate with each other, he has the fantastic idea of setting up the Swallow Mail, the fastest postal service ever.

Dr. Dolittle's Post Office (Red Fox Older Fiction)

Dr. Dolittle And The Secret Lake (Red Fox Older Fiction)

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