Doctor Dolittle Stories

Eight complete stories about the famous Doctor who could talk to the animals. An excellent introduction to these well-known stories which highlights all the most memorable incidents: the way he realises his gifts with animals, his meeting with the Pushmi-Pullyu, and how he sets off to sea. His is an entrancing world and the reader is soon involved with all the animal characters, Gub-Gub the pig, Jip the Dog, Too Too the owl. A fine omnibus edition.