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The Story of Doctor Dolittle

By Hugh Lofting

By Hugh Lofting

By Hugh Lofting

By Hugh Lofting

By Hugh Lofting
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By Hugh Lofting
Read by David Case

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Part of Doctor Dolittle Series

Part of Doctor Dolittle Series

Part of Doctor Dolittle Series

Paperback $6.99

Dec 15, 1968 | 176 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

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Dec 24, 2008 | 176 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)

Audiobook Download $8.95

Jan 01, 1995 | 180 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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      Dec 15, 1968 | 176 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About The Story of Doctor Dolittle

    In this first book in the series, Doctor Dolittle discovers that he can talk to the animals–Jip the dog, Dab Dab the duck, Polynesia the parrot.

    About The Story of Doctor Dolittle

    In this first book in the series, Doctor Dolittle discovers that he can talk to the animals–Jip the dog, Dab Dab the duck, Polynesia the parrot.

    About The Story of Doctor Dolittle

    In this first book in the series, Doctor Dolittle discovers that he can talk to the animals–Jip the dog, Dab Dab the duck, Polynesia the parrot.

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    About Hugh Lofting

    Hugh Lofting was born in 1886 in Maidenhead, Berkshire. His Doctor Dolittle books first appeared on paper in the form of letters to his children, Elizabeth and Colin. Lofting wrote a number of children’s books besides the Dolittle series, including The… More about Hugh Lofting

    About Hugh Lofting

    Hugh Lofting was born in 1886 in Maidenhead, Berkshire. His Doctor Dolittle books first appeared on paper in the form of letters to his children, Elizabeth and Colin. Lofting wrote a number of children’s books besides the Dolittle series, including The… More about Hugh Lofting

    About Hugh Lofting

    Hugh Lofting was born in 1886 in Maidenhead, Berkshire. His Doctor Dolittle books first appeared on paper in the form of letters to his children, Elizabeth and Colin. Lofting wrote a number of children’s books besides the Dolittle series, including The… More about Hugh Lofting

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $6.99
    Published by Yearling
    Dec 15, 1968 | 176 Pages | 5-1/8 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780440483076

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Yearling
    Dec 24, 2008 | 176 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780307547552

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Audiobooks | Children’s Picture Books

    Audiobook Download | $8.95
    Published by Random House Audio
    Jan 01, 1995 | 180 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781415910375

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    "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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