The Story Of Doctor Dolittle - Brossura

Lofting, Hugh

Brossura

ISBN 10: 048643883X ISBN 13: 9780486438832

Casa editrice: Dover Pubns, 2005

Riassunto

John Doolittle is a kind-hearted country physician who keeps goldfish in his pond, rabbits in the pantry, white mice in a piano, and a hedgehog in the cellar. He also has an unusual gift: he can talk to animals — a talent that comes in handy, since he prefers treating animals, rather than humans, as his patients.
One day, a mysterious call summons him to Africa, where a serious epidemic has spread among the monkey population. Of course, the good doctor sets out immediately with some of his best friends — Jip, the dog, and Polynesia, the parrot, among others. Along the way, they’re joined by new acquaintances, including the pushmi-pullyu, a remarkable creature that has a head at both ends of its body.
"Any child who is not given the opportunity to make the acquaintance of this rotund, kindly, and enthusiastic doctor/naturalist and all of his animal friends will miss out on something important," said renowned primatologist Jane Goodall.
An entertaining classic that has charmed readers of all ages for generations, Hugh Lofting's timeless tale is accompanied by 27 of his own delightful illustrations.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Dover Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 048643883X
• ISBN 13: 9780486438832
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 160