Hugh Lofting

Just in time for the major motion picture Dolittle starring Robert Downey Jr.—soaring into theaters on January 17, 2020! Journey into the world of Doctor Dolittle, the kind and eccentric naturalist who can speak with animals. Working with original author Hugh Lofting’s son, these books have...

The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle was the second of Hugh Lofting's Doctor Dolittle books to be published, coming out in 1922. It is nearly five times as long as its predecessor and the writing style is pitched at a more mature audience. The scope of the novel is vast; it is divided into six parts...

The good Doctor Dolittle, accompanied by his devoted animal friends, sets sail once again. This time it is a voyage of discovery to learn the secret of the Shellfish language—and to teach Tommy Stubbins, the doctor’s young protégé, all there is to know about animals and their languages...

Doctor Dolittle returns from his voyages and sets his house in order. This includes expanding his zoo to include a home for crossbred dogs and a club for rodents....

Hugh Lofting's wonderfully whimsical story of a doctor whose love of animals allows him to learn their language and becomes a splendid "animal doctor"...

Continue the adventures with Doctor Dolittle and his menagerie of animals in this sequel to the incredible children's classic. In this adventure, Doctor Dolittle takes to the sea with young Tommy Stubbins. When the group end up shipwrecked on the mysterious Spidermonkey Island, they must work...

Experiencing a story read out loud is one of the oldest forms of entertainment there is. Fireside Reading is a way to slow down, reconnect with the timeless wisdom of great books and rediscover the simple pleasure of being read to. Join Gildart Jackson in front of a cozy fire as he reads The...

Dolittle is soon to be a major motion picture from Universal Pictures, starring Robert Downey Jr. and featuring the voice talents of Emma Thompson, Tom Holland, Selena Gomez, and John Cena! Meet the character who inspired the classic books in Dr. Dolitte’s first grand adventure! Doctor...

Meet the man who talks to the animals! Here is Hugh Lofting's classic tale of the English doctor who learns how to speak to his non-human patients—dogs, cats, rhinos, and monkeys alike—as he travels from England to the jungles of Africa and back again. Doctor Dolittle's entourage of...

Meet the kind-hearted Doctor Dolittle, a country physician who learns to speak with animals and sets sail on an extraordinary journey filled with exotic creatures, daring rescues, and heartwarming friendships.

In this follow-up to the first of Hugh the series though, Lofting assigns the starring role to Tommy Stubbins who is now an "old man". He recalls how he met Doctor John Dolittle and the many adventures they shared. The Doctor is working on learning the language of the Shellfish....

Az állatbarát Dolittle doktor kedvencei kedvéért az emberek gyógyításáról áttér az állatok gyógyítására. Polinézia nevű papagája megtanítja az állatok...

"Dr. Dolittle und seine Tiere von Hugh Lofting ist ein gutes Kinderbuch – auch für Erwachsene." Das schreibt Peter Panter alias Kurt Tucholsky in der Vossische Zeitung am 10.12.1925: "Wenn ein Buch Tiere sprechen lässt, so gibt es dafür nur ein Kriterium: ob mans glaubt. Diesem...

John Dolittle fa il medico, ma la sua vera passione è il mondo degli animali. Quando smette di curare gli uomini della cittadina inglese di Puddleby per diventare veterinario, il suo pappagallo Polinesia lo introduce ai linguaggi delle varie specie e Dolittle impara presto a conversare con...

You’ve seen the movies, now listen to the original tale of John Dolittle, MD, the Doctor who could talk to animals! Join Doctor Dolittle, Polynesia the parrot, Jip the dog, Dab-Dab the duck, Chee-Chee the monkey, and more as they embark on a perilous and wonderful adventure to save the monkeys...

Dr. Dolittles Zirkus ist in schweren Nöten: Direktor Blossom hat sich mit dem ganzen Geld aus dem Staub gemacht. Dab-Dab, Göb-Göb, Jip und...

"Liebe Kinder! Als Direktor des überall bekannten Zirkus Blossom habe ich die Ehre, euch jenen Mann vorzustellen, dessen Ruf als Tierforscher...

Es geht schon um eine recht schlimme Sache in unserer Geschichte. Der alte Lukas, ein bis dahin harmloser Einsiedler, soll einen Mord...

Vor langer, langer Zeit lebte in der kleinen englischen Stadt Puddleby der Arzt John Dolittle. Er war ein recht ungewöhnlicher Doktor, denn...

The origins of the remarkable Doctor Dolittle are revealed in this delightful, updated audiobook! This classic story with an updated magical twist is sure to be a family favorite! Listen to find out more....