Hugh Lofting

Doctor Dolittle travels to Africa to save the sick monkeys, and there he encounters the rarest of all animals, the pushmi-pullyu.

Tells a shortened version of the story of how Doctor Dolittle met his young assistant, Tommy Stubbins.

Maya Dolittle visits Washington, D.C., where she meets the president and finds herself talking to a variety of animals, including a wallaby named Bruce.

Dr. Dolittle's ability to communicate with animals is reawakened and now every creature wants the good doctor's advice, unleashing a chain of events that turns his world upside down.

John Dolittle loves animals just like his uncle, Doctor Dolittle. When John is warned that animals are in danger, he jumps into his uncle's submarine to help. When he arrives at Dolittle Island, he learns that it has been taken over by Ramsey the Ram and his army of gorillas. With a little help from some new friends, John comes to the rescue and saves the island.

The re-awakening of Dr. Doolittle's ability to communicate with animals unleashes an outrageous and hilarious chain of events.

An outstanding collection of animal stories by well-known authors. This collection is enchanting, amusing, and memoriable for readers of all ages.