Hugh Lofting was the creator of the beloved Doctor Dolittle children’s book series. He created the idea for the stories when writing letters home to his children while serving in the British army during World War I to avoid filling his letters with the atrocities or boredom of war.
A doctor who talks to animals sails to Africa to save monkeys in peril.
A vet who talks to animals races to save sick monkeys in Africa.
A doctor who talks to animals faces new adventures and challenges in a circus.
A doctor who talks to animals faces mysteries and adventures in his expanding zoo.
A doctor who talks to animals uncovers lunar secrets and ancient mysteries.
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A doctor who talks to animals faces new adventures and challenges in a circus.
A doctor who talks to animals faces mysteries and adventures in his expanding zoo.
A doctor who talks to animals uncovers lunar secrets and ancient mysteries.
A vet who talks to animals races to save sick monkeys in Africa.
Doctor Dolittle races to rescue an ancient turtle to unlock immortality's secret.
A doctor embarks on thrilling adventures, from Africa to solving mysteries with a dog detective.
Animals gather to hear a pig's culinary tales.
Doctor Dolittle journeys to the moon, discovering new languages and creatures.
A doctor learns insect languages and discovers a tale of giant moths.
A zoo without cages hides a mystery waiting to be solved.
Doctor plans a daring escape for mistreated circus animals.
A doctor who talks to animals starts a postal service with birds, uncovering wild adventures.
A doctor who talks to animals searches for a missing naturalist.
A doctor who talks to animals sails to Africa to save monkeys in peril.
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Hugh Lofting's books.
