Synopses & Reviews
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 animalsand#8212;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 friendsand#8212;Jip, the dog, and Polynesia, the parrot, among others. Along the way, theyand#8217;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.
Slightly abridged Dover (2004) republication of the edition published by J. B. Lippincott Co., Philadelphia, 1920. 27 black-and-white illustrations. xiv+78pp. 53/16 x 81/4. Paperbound.
Synopsis
Accompanied by his devoted animal friends and a new acquaintance the two-headed pushmi-pullyu Doctor Dolittle heads to Africa, where a serious epidemic is affecting the primate population. This entertaining classic about the eccentric doctor who could speak to animals has charmed readers of all ages for generations. 27 black-and-white illustrations.
Synopsis
The lovable doctor and his devoted animal friends and#151; including the two-headed pushmi-pullyu and#151; head for Africa to combat a serious epidemic plaguing the primate population.