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The Story of Doctor Dolittle

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The Story of Doctor Dolittle

By: Hugh Lofting
Narrated by: Nadia May
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Doctor Dolittle, a little, lovable, old doctor, has so many animal pets spread throughout his house and garden that patients will not come to him anymore. As a result, he becomes poorer and poorer. But he occupies nearly all of his time as the animals' doctor, and soon discovers that he can talk to the animals; Jip the dog, Dab Dab the duck, and Polynesia the parrot.(P)1920 Action & Adventure Animal Fiction Animals Animals & Nature Classics Literature & Fiction

Critic reviews

"May attempts to give each animal its species-specific voice, and she succeeds with enthusiasm, levity, and gaiety." (AudioFile)
"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." (Jane Goodall)

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If you could sum up The Story of Doctor Dolittle in three words, what would they be?

Entertaining, Adventurous, Funny

What did you like best about this story?

The animal sound effects made it so entertaining! It really keeps a child's attention!

What does Nadia May bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She takes on the characters' voices, adding sound effects for that particular animal!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The whole book moved me to tears...of laughter!

Any additional comments?

Great to listen to with young children or grandchildren.

Loved the Sound Effects!

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Lively. Engaging. Fun. Upbeat. Character development reflected their personality in animal form. Delightful. Thank you!

Masterful!

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This one ended (it seemed) way too soon! Aaaahhhh, as the parrot says. It's Book 1!

Book 1

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This is a fun and cute little story. It totally strains credulity, but it fits perfectly into a child's brain and teaches well a lesson to listen and pay attention more.

Fun

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I could not be more pleased with this reading of Doctor Doolittle. Nadia May (who is probably now my favorite reader) does a wonderful job bringing life to the good doctor and all his different creatures. It's a great story too, which I remember enjoying as a child and now my own children are enjoying it.

Brilliant classic, superbly read

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