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Doctor Dolittle, the man who can speak with the animals, is back home but running short of money to care for all the animals who need his help. He invites animals into his garden and encourages them to build their own societies and come and go as they please. This works very well. He has a mouse and rat town, a dog community, a burrow for badgers, and so forth. This does not make any money and only gets him into trouble with his neighbors. But the stories told by these mice and rats are entertaining and fun. And there is a mystery too, which Kling, the dog detective, helps solve. All of this ...

John Dolittle, M. D., was once a famous doctor. But then he learned to talk Animal-Language, picked up several interesting pets, and gradually began to lose his patients. Finally the only patient who remains, the Cat's-Meat-Man, makes a suggestion - why doesn't he give up treating people and become an animal doctor? And so Dr. Dolittle becomes an animal doctor, and life seems to be going well. But with the addition of an escaped crocodile to his store of pets, even the animals stop coming to see him. What to do? Children of all ages - and adults too - will enjoy the story of the good Doctor ...

While working in Africa, the eminent naturalist John Dolittle sets out to create the best post office on earth, using his bird friends to carry messages and packages anywhere in the world in record time. Along the way, he also manages to foil a slave trader, enrich a kingdom, save a ship, and meet the oldest living creature on earth! - Summary by Devorah Allen Cast: Doctor Dolittle: ToddHWSpeedy the Swallow: TJ BurnsDab-Dab the Duck: Leanne YauJip the Dog: Rafe BallGub-Gub the Pig: Campbell SchelpThe White Mouse: Devorah AllenToo-Too the Owl: Beth ThomasCheapside the Sparrow: Son of the ...

After his parrot Polynesia teaches him to speak animal languages, Doctor Dolittle decides to abandon his human practice, and become an animal doctor. - Summary by Karen Savage

Doctor John Dolittle is an animal doctor and famous naturalist whose success hinges on his ability to speak the languages of many different kinds of animals. This book, the second Dr. Dolittle adventure, is narrated by Tommy Stubbins, who meets the Doctor after finding an injured squirrel. Stubbins becomes interested in the Doctor's work and has the opportunity to travel with him and several animal companions to a mysterious floating island called Spidermonkey Island. - Summary by Devorah AllenCast List:Doctor Dolittle: axcelTommy Stubbins: Devorah AllenPolynesia the Parrot: Beth ThomasJip the...

Join Doctor Dolittle, the extraordinary man who can converse with animals, as he navigates the challenges of caring for a menagerie of creatures at home. Strapped for cash, he invites various animals into his garden, fostering unique communities where they can thrive together. From a bustling mouse and rat town to a lively dog community and cozy badger burrows, Dolittle’s garden becomes a vibrant ecosystem. However, while the stories shared by these charming critters are delightful, the arrangement stirs up trouble with his neighbors. With the help of Kling, the clever dog detective, a ...

Dive into the enchanting world of Dr. Dolittle, the beloved character who prefers the company of animals over humans. With a heart full of kindness and a dash of adventure, he discovers the ability to communicate with animals thanks to his clever parrot, Polynesia. Join him as he navigates life with a menagerie of quirky pets, from rabbits in the pantry to a hedgehog in the cellar, and embarks on thrilling journeys to Africa, forging unforgettable friendships along the way.

Join the renowned naturalist John Dolittle as he embarks on an extraordinary journey in Africa to establish the worlds best post office. With the help of his feathered friends, he ingeniously delivers messages and packages at lightning speed. Along his adventure, he bravely confronts a slave trader, brings prosperity to a kingdom, rescues a floundering ship, and encounters the oldest living creature on the planet! - Summary by Devorah AllenThis show includes AI-generated content.

Embark on an enchanting journey through vivid landscapes and extraordinary encounters, as inspired by the title "Voyages of Doctor Dolittle." This podcast invites you to explore the whimsical world of animal communication, adventure, and the boundless curiosity that drives our beloved doctor and his companions. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that transports listeners to far-off places, where friendships with creatures great and small reveal the interconnectedness of all living beings. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations, each offering delightful tales...

Immerse yourself in a captivating realm where the bonds between humans and animals take center stage, inspired by the enchanting title. This podcast delves into themes of communication, understanding, and the deep empathy that can exist across species. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that celebrates the whimsical and often humorous adventures of those who can bridge the gap between worlds. Listeners will be invited to explore a rotating collection of stories that highlight the unique perspectives of animals and their human companions, showcasing the importance of kindness and ...

Embark on a cosmic adventure where the wonders of inter-species communication extend beyond Earth, inspired by the enchanting theme of "Doctor Dolittle in the Moon." This podcast delves into the realms of imagination and discovery, where listeners encounter extraordinary creatures and plants that challenge the boundaries of understanding and empathy. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating collection that invites exploration of themes like connection, curiosity, and the quest for knowledge in uncharted territories. This is not a single story but a series of unique ...

No one loves and understands animals like the eccentric 19th-century physician Dr. Dolittle, who masters animal language with the help of Polynesia the parrot. After his human patients desert him, the kind-hearted doctor finds his calling in practicing animal medicine, and his fame spreads far and wide. When a terrible epidemic breaks out among monkeys in Africa, Dr. Dolittle sets out to save them, accompanied by some of his favorite pets.