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The Story of Doctor Dolittle

By: Hugh Lofting
Narrated by: Nadia May
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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.(P)1920 Action & Adventure Animals Animals & Nature Classics Literature & Fiction Primary Education Fiction
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"May attempts to give each animal its species-specific voice, and she succeeds with enthusiasm, levity, and gaiety." (AudioFile)
"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." (Jane Goodall)

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Nice but simple.
Much better children’s books out there regarding animals.

I’d point you towards Melissa Harrison and Of Ash Oak and Thorn

It was ok

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really well done totelly gripping cant say enough about it u need to listen to it to form a opinian every one is diferent

so funny

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We were delighted that the story was unabridged. It was read clearly, expressively, and engagingly. We all enjoyed it, children and adults alike.

Classic story; beautifully read

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