For ESL English Language Learners

The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Being the History of His Peculiar Life at Home and Astonishing Adventures in Foreign Parts

Narrated by George Newbern

Written by Hugh Lofting

Embark on a magical adventure with Doctor John Dolittle, the kind-hearted physician who discovers he can talk to animals. Leaving behind his quiet village, he sets sail for Africa to help a colony of sick monkeys, guided by his remarkable animal friends, including Polynesia the clever parrot, Jip the loyal dog, and the rare two-headed Pushmi-Pullyu.

This timeless classic brims with humor, adventure, and heart, teaching valuable lessons about kindness, compassion, and caring for all living beings. A tale that has captivated readers for generations, The Story of Doctor Dolittle invites you into a world of imagination and wonder.

Please read: This book is a product of its time and does not reflect the same values as it would if it were written today. "In the 1960s, amid accusations of racism and attitudes of colonialism, it went out of print for some time in the USA."
This is the original unedited 1920 version.

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