Story of Doctor Dolittle (Dover Children's Thrift Classics) [Idioma Inglés] - Softcover

John Dolittle is a kind and generous country doctor who loves animals — a fact made quite apparent by the "goldfish in the pond at the bottom of his garden . . . rabbits in the pantry, white mice in his piano, a squirrel in the linen closet, and a hedgehog in the cellar." In fact, he likes them so much that he decides to quit his regular practice and become an animal doctor.
Determined to help all creatures in need of medical aid, Doctor Dolittle travels to Africa after learning about a serious illness there among the primate population. He leaves for the continent, accompanied by some of his devoted friends and joined by new acquaintances — among them the extraordinary pushmi-pullyu, a creature sporting a head at both ends of its body; Polynesia, the parrot; Too-Too, the owl; the monkey Chee-Chee; and Jip, the dog.
Hugh Lofting's entertaining classic about the eccentric doctor who could speak to animals has charmed readers of all ages since it was first published in 1920. This volume, newly reset in easy-to-read type and delightfully enhanced with 29 of the author's original illustrations, includes all the remarkable adventures undertaken by the immensely lovable doctor. Adults, children, and fans of timeless animal stories will welcome this new edition of an old favorite.