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Doctor Dolittle is a series of children's books centered on a doctor who can communicate with animals, exploring themes of friendship, conservation, and the unique bond between humans and animals. The stories often involve the doctor's travels, his animal companions, and his efforts to help creatures in need, set against various locations including a garden, a circus, and tropical islands. The series emphasizes the doctor's compassion and his ability to bridge the gap between human and animal worlds.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on AmazonThe Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
1922 · Hugh Lofting
Dr. Dolittle travels with his assistant, Tommy Stubbins, his dog Jip, and his parrot Polynesia on a voyage across tropical seas. They search for his…
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Buy on Amazon1923 · Hugh Lofting
Doctor Dolittle establishes a swallow mail service for the animals after discovering they have their own system of writing. This allows the animals…
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Buy on Amazon1925 · Hugh Lofting
Doctor Dolittle's zoo is located in the garden of his house in Puddleby. Unlike a typical zoo, the doors have locks on the inside, allowing the…
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Buy on Amazon1926 · Hugh Lofting
John Dolittle takes his circus to London, where he stages a bird opera with the help of the canary Pippinella. The story is part of the Doctor…
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Buy on Amazon1928 · Hugh Lofting
The eighth work in the Doctor Dolittle Books by Hugh Lofting. Doctor Dolittle travels to the moon, where he finds a whole new world of animals and…
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Buy on AmazonGub-Gub's Book: An Encyclopedia of Food
1932 · Hugh Lofting
On a succession of evenings, the animals settle into Doctor Dolittle's kitchen to hear Gub-Gub the pig read parts of his book on food. The story…
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Doctor Dolittle's Birthday Book
1936 · Hugh Lofting
Doctor Dolittle is the central character of a series of children's books by Hugh Lofting, beginning with The Story of Doctor Dolittle in 1920. He is…
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Buy on AmazonDoctor Dolittle and the secret lake
Year unknown · Hugh Lofting
Dr. Dolittle revisits the ancient giant turtle Mudface, who tells the story of the Great Flood. Reviewers note this book has a more serious tone than…
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Doctor Dolittle and the Green Canary
Year unknown · Hugh Lofting and Olga Fricker
Doctor Dolittle and the Green Canary is a novel written by Hugh Lofting. Most of the story was originally published in 1924 for the Herald Tribune…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Doctor Dolittle books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The Story of Doctor Dolittle (Dalmatian Press Adapted Classic)”.
How many books are in the Doctor Dolittle series?
We list 15 books by Hugh Lofting , published between 1920–1936.
Where can I buy the Doctor Dolittle books?
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