h�bbd``b`n��@�K �� $�XAM@��$�"J�ēi !&F6) ���� ��w�O� �L Lofting writes the most delightful stories and brings to life his wonderful little animal friends who have their own personalities. The main characters of this classics, childrens story are John Dolittle, . They narrowly escape sinking in their leaky ship, thanks to some stowaway rats with surprisingly cultured and well-bred diction, who alert the doctor just in time. Bennett's reassuring voice and the fact that the doctor always forges a peaceful solution to each predicament make the recording appropriate for small children. There's a whole series, maybe 4 books in all. 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. The stories' chief character is a little boy who becomes friends with Dr. Dolittle and has many adventures, including on a ship to an uncharted island. I was curious about reading the book, as I'd only seen the films, so I'm glad I did. He takes the advice of his creaky-voiced 183-year-old parrot, Polynesia, and learns animal languages. -- Blake Morrison Guardian "A work of genius. He takes the advice of his creaky-voiced 183-year-old parrot, Polynesia, and learns animal languages. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and … The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of 160 pages and is available in Paperback format. Beautifully illustrated edition of Dr. Dolittle, Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2017. If you didn't read this as a child, read it now. This is for children, of course. The Pancake Girl (Frankie and Peaches: Tales of Total Kindness Book 1), Castles in the Air: A Family Memoir of Love and Loss, Mystery of the Lost Pirate Treasure (Adventure Club Book 2). With the help of some fast-talking (and hungry) sharks, Doctor Dolittle "persuades" the pirates they'd be much better off as birdseed farmers. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. The Story of Doctor Dolittle, Being the History of His Peculiar Life at Home and Astonishing Adventures in Foreign Parts (1920), written and illustrated by the British author Hugh Lofting, is the first of his Doctor Dolittle books, a series of children's novels about a man who learns to talk to animals and becomes their champion around the world. There was a problem loading your book clubs. When Polynesia, Doctor Dolittle's parrot, teaches him how to speak animal language, it seems a good idea. This is a must have in anyone's library. It's not acceptable to do this and sell the book without informing the person you are selling it to before hand. This is a must have in anyone's library. Jane Goodall Not wishing to write to his children of the brutality of the war, he wrote imaginative letters that were the foundation of the successful Doctor Dolittle novels for children. An inspirational story on the importance of kindness and how one person can make a big difference in someone’s life. He traveled widely as a civil engineer before enlisting in the Irish Guards to serve in World War I. . . As an animal doctor, he's brilliant and soon finds himself and his animal friends sailing to Africa to treat an epidemic among monkeys. Oh my goo'ness! It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. --This text refers to an alternate, "There are few kindlier heroes in children's literature. Please try again. A true classic & a delightful story of the man that can talk to the animals. And none to match his gift for understanding animals." Unfortunately not child/adult appropriate, Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2019. Written for children before prejudice was invented, a really easy pleasant read. The adventures are exciting, but not frightening. This is your ticket. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Born in 1938, I grew up with the very non-politically correct original: by the 1960s my childrens' copy of the book had already been bowdlerized, making Bumpo's story more acceptable. Lovely. Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019, That's what my six-year-old son said when I asked him what he thought about this book. I was curious about reading the book, as I'd only seen the films, so I'm glad I did. The adventures are exciting, but not frightening. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2020. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Born in 1938, I grew up with the very non-politically correct original: by the 1960s my childrens' copy of the book had already been bowdlerized, making Bumpo's story more acceptable. Something went wrong. Jane Goodall Oh my goo'ness! To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. : Stories for Brave Little Kids. As the tale opens, Dr. John Dolittle is on the verge of the realization that he's just not much good as a people doctor--his earnings have dwindled to a paltry sixpence a year. His early education was at Mount St Mary's College in Sheffield, after which he went to the United States, completing a degree in civil engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It's not acceptable to do this and sell the book without informing the person you are selling it to before hand. All incredible reads. With the help of some fast-talking (and hungry) sharks, Doctor Dolittle "persuades" the pirates they'd be much better off as birdseed farmers. Does this book contain inappropriate content? For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. Go seek them out. Please try again. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Lofting writes the most delightful stories and brings to life his wonderful little animal friends who have their own personalities. Some of the parts stretch Bennett a bit. Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2012. Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019, That's what my six-year-old son said when I asked him what he thought about this book. This is for children, of course. A safe for any age, exciting kids mystery. The current changes in the story are perfectly acceptable. !世界一の名医のヒミツ、それは動物と話せること。2020年11月20日[金]Blu-ray＆DVDリリース！ 2020年11月6日[金]先行デジタ … Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2014. I had several as a child, but amazingly, not this first one. 1695 0 obj <>stream rabbits in the pantry, white mice in his piano, a squirrel in the linen closet, and a hedgehog in the cellar." This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Yes there is more than one Dr Dolittle book. --This text refers to an alternate, SUPPRESS Original print versions now rather un-pc..., particularly the sequels, but written of their time . (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine Serving as an officer in the Irish Guards Hugh Lofting when writing home to his family wanted something lighter for his children to read of instead of the brutality he saw around him, and so seeing how the horses and other animals were treated in the Army the idea for this famous character was born. Dab-dab, the duck is the first one we meet, I think. But animals come from far and wide until Doctor Dolittle has no more time for his human patients--and no more money. Got this book as a gift for a family close to me with children aged 12, 9 and 7. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Set in Haiti during the 1960's where voodoo and ancient ritual brush up against exclusive resorts. The animals grow hungry, the house is a mess, and the animals begin to worry. Something went wrong. Dab-dab, the duck is the first one we meet, I think. Bennett's reading of the classic children's book is deliciously whimsical. I would never have bought it had I realized that. While it was really bought for the 7 yr old, this has proven to be a hit with the entire family and story reading time before bed sees all huddling in one space to hear the next chapter. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2014. Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2016. Adults, children, and fans of timeless animal stories will welcome this new edition of an old favorite. 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. When Polynesia the parrot teaches him the language of the animals, Doctor Dolittle becomes a world-famous doctor, traveling even as far away as Africa to help his friends. 3 1-hour cassettes He and his wide range of pets go on a trip to Africa and back and go from rich to poor to rich to poor to rich again. The first edition of the novel was published in January 1st 1972, and was written by Hugh Lofting. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Bennett's reading of the classic children's book is deliciously whimsical. It's truly amazing how a single reader can portray a female, several animal voices and a few male parts, as well. Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2015. � 1675 0 obj <> endobj Unable to add item to List. It describes how Dr Doolittle learns to speak the languages of the animals and then tells about his first big adventure. Where did all the pumpkins go? Yeah, I liked this, though not as much as I thought I would. I remember Cheapside, a cockney sparrow, too. I remember Cheapside, a cockney sparrow, too. I didn’t realize how racist this book was. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. It is it the first children's classic since Alice" Hugh Walpole "Lofting was a genuinely original writer with an unusually inventive mind and a great gift for adventure." (Running time: 150 minutes, two cassettes) --Elizabeth Laskey 1: The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle; The Story of Doctor Dolittle; Doctor Dolittle's Post Office, Doctor Dolittle The Complete Collection, Vol. Unable to add item to List.