Hugh Lofting 
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle 

Hugh Loftings beloved story of the doctor who can talk to animals has long enchanted children. Though his fondness for pets drives away all his human patients, as a veterinarian, Doctor Doolittle has the magic touch. Join him, Polynesia, Jip the dog, Dab-Dab the duck, and the rest of his furry and feathered friends as they face evil kings and treacherous pirates while handling their most important case ever. This handsome, unabridged edition of
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, with striking illustrations by Scott Mc Kowen, is sure to find a treasured place in any familys library.