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Alan Bennett reads these three enchanting Doctor Dolittle stories. Doctor Dolittle has an extraordinary talent - he can talk to the animals! Taught by his parrot, Polynesia, he is soon able to chat to every kind of creature - and his skill leads him into all sorts of adventures.

Embark on an extraordinary adventure with The Story of Dr. Dolittle by Hugh Lofting, narrated by Michael Lyons. This timeless children’s classic follows the charming and kind-hearted Dr. Dolittle, a physician who discovers he can talk to animals. With the help of his vibrant and loyal animal companions—including Polynesia the parrot, Jip the dog, Dab-Dab the duck, and the pushmi-pullyu—Dr. Dolittle journeys to exotic lands on a mission to save animals and explore the wonders of the natural world.

Hugh Lofting's wonderfully whimsical story of a doctor whose love of animals allows him to learn their language and becomes a splendid "animal doctor"... with their help. And he even goes all the way to Africa to cure the sick monkeys...it's charming!

The origins of the remarkable Doctor Dolittle are revealed in this delightful, updated audiobook! This classic story with an updated magical twist is sure to be a family favorite! When Doctor John Dolittle’s love of animals scares away his human patients, he finds himself on the verge of bankruptcy. Luckily, his parrot, Polynesia, has a solution - she teaches him to talk to animals. Using his new skill, Doctor Dolittle becomes a veterinarian, and his reputation soon spreads in the animal kingdom. With it, come requests for help from animals all over the world.

Doctor Dolittle, a little, lovable, old doctor, has so many animal pets spread throughout his house and garden that patients will not come to him anymore. As a result, he becomes poorer and poorer. But he occupies nearly all of his time as the animals' doctor, and soon discovers that he can talk to the animals; Jip the dog, Dab Dab the duck, and Polynesia the parrot.

In this follow-up to the first of Hugh the series though, Lofting assigns the starring role to Tommy Stubbins who is now an "old man". He recalls how he met Doctor John Dolittle and the many adventures they shared. The Doctor is working on learning the language of the Shellfish and their adventures take them from a trial for murder to adventures on the high seas, culminating in their arrival on Spidermonkey Island. Then comes a war between the native tribes, Dolittle being crowned King, the arrival of the Great Glass Sea-Snail and their eventual return to Puddleby-on-the-Marsh.

The good Doctor Dolittle, accompanied by his devoted animal friends, sets sail once again. This time it is a voyage of discovery, to learn the secret of the Shellfish language, and to teach Tommy Stubbins, the Doctor's young protege, all there is to know about animals and their languages. Choosing their destination by opening an atlas, closing their eyes, and touching the page with a pencil, they set off on the most amazing voyage.

Doctor Dolittle returns from his voyages and sets his house in order. This includes expanding his zoo to include a home for crossbred dogs and a club for rodents. Doctor Dolittle's Zoo is different from all others because there are no cages; the animals stay there voluntarily and are free to leave whenever they want.

Here is Hugh Lofting's classic tale of the English doctor who learns how to speak to his non-human patients—dogs, cats, rhinos, and monkeys alike—as he travels from England to the jungles of Africa and back again. Doctor Dolittle's entourage of animal friends, including Polynesia the parrot, Gub-Gub the pig, Jip the dog, and Dab-Dab the duck, journey with the doctor and team up to help him out of one scrape after another.

Presented here are three of the most popular children's books of all time: A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh, Ruth Stiles Gannett's My Father's Dragon, and Hugh Lofting's The Story of Doctor Dolittle.

Dive into the enchanting world of Dr. Dolittle, the beloved character who prefers the company of animals over humans. With a heart full of kindness and a dash of adventure, he discovers the ability to communicate with animals thanks to his clever parrot, Polynesia. Join him as he navigates life with a menagerie of quirky pets, from rabbits in the pantry to a hedgehog in the cellar, and embarks on thrilling journeys to Africa, forging unforgettable friendships along the way.

Dolittle is soon to be a major motion picture from Universal Pictures, starring Robert Downey Jr. and featuring the voice talents of Emma Thompson, Tom Holland, Selena Gomez, and John Cena! Meet the character who inspired the classic books in Dr. Dolitte’s first grand adventure! Doctor...

Join Doctor Dolittle, the extraordinary man who can converse with animals, as he navigates the challenges of caring for a menagerie of creatures at home. Strapped for cash, he invites various animals into his garden, fostering unique communities where they can thrive together. From a bustling mouse and rat town to a lively dog community and cozy badger burrows, Dolittle’s garden becomes a vibrant ecosystem. However, while the stories shared by these charming critters are delightful, the arrangement stirs up trouble with his neighbors. With the help of Kling, the clever dog detective, a ...

Doktor Dolittle gilt als der freundlichste Mann von ganz Puddleby auf der Marsch und hat ein verborgenes Talent. Er kann mit Tieren sprechen. Dadurch gerät er schnell in ein Abenteuer, das ihn hinaus in die weite Welt trägt. Denn in Afrika sind die Affen erkrankt. Und wenn Doktor Dolittle ihnen nicht zur Hilfe eilt, kann ihnen keiner mehr helfen.

Join the renowned naturalist John Dolittle as he embarks on an extraordinary journey in Africa to establish the worlds best post office. With the help of his feathered friends, he ingeniously delivers messages and packages at lightning speed. Along his adventure, he bravely confronts a slave trader, brings prosperity to a kingdom, rescues a floundering ship, and encounters the oldest living creature on the planet! - Summary by Devorah Allen

No one loves and understands animals like the eccentric 19th-century physician Dr. Dolittle, who masters animal language with the help of Polynesia the parrot. After his human patients desert him, the kind-hearted doctor finds his calling in practicing animal medicine, and his fame spreads far and wide. When a terrible epidemic breaks out among monkeys in Africa, Dr. Dolittle sets out to save them, accompanied by some of his favorite pets.

""Dr. Dolittle und seine Tiere" von Hugh Lofting ist ein gutes Kinderbuch – auch für Erwachsene." Das schreibt Peter Panter alias Kurt Tucholsky in der Vossische Zeitung am 10.12.1925: "Wenn ein Buch Tiere sprechen lässt, so gibt es dafür nur ein Kriterium: ob mans glaubt. Diesem Dolittle-Bericht glaubt man nach der zweiten Seite alles – es "hat‹"den Leser sofort, und selbstverständlich sprechen Dab-Dab, die Ente, Jip, der Hund, Göb-Göb, das Ferkel, Polynesia, der Papagei, und die Eule Tuh-Tuh.

John Dolittle fa il medico, ma la sua vera passione è il mondo degli animali. Quando smette di curare gli uomini della cittadina inglese di Puddleby per diventare veterinario, il suo pappagallo Polinesia lo introduce ai linguaggi delle varie specie e Dolittle impara presto a conversare con tutti gli animali che cura, e con i molti con cui vive: Polinesia naturalmente, ma anche l'anatra e governante Dab-Dab, il cane Jip, il maialino Gub-Gub e la civetta Tu-Tu.

Get ready to embark on a wild and wacky adventure with The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting! Follow the hilarious and heartwarming story of a doctor who can talk to animals and his travels around the world to help them. With its memorable characters, hilarious dialogue, and themes of friendship and compassion, The Story of Doctor Dolittle is a must-listen for anyone who loves a good laugh or animal story. So why wait? Start listening to The Story of Doctor Dolittle today and let the adventures of this lovable character put a smile on your face!https://www.solgood.org - Check out our ...

You’ve seen the movies, now listen to the original tale of John Dolittle, MD, the Doctor who could talk to animals! Join Doctor Dolittle, Polynesia the parrot, Jip the dog, Dab-Dab the duck, Chee-Chee the monkey, and more as they embark on a perilous and wonderful adventure to save the monkeys in Africa from a deadly disease! Cheer them on as they battle pirates and a ruthless king!