Doctor Dolittle Stories
Eight complete stories about the famous Doctor who could talk to the animals. An excellent introduction which highlights all the most memorable incidents- the way he realises his gifts with animals, his meeting with the Pushmi-Pullyu, and how he sets off to sea. His is an entrancing world and the reader is soon involved with all the animal characters, Gub-Gub the pig, Jip the Dog, Too Too the owl. A fine omnibus edition.