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Doctor Dolittle's Garden
Hardcover
AnimalsGeneral Juvenile Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025608860
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 260
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
In Doctor Dolittle's Garden, the world-renowned physician who can speak to animals turns his inquisitive mind toward the smallest inhabitants of his home at Puddleby-on-the-Marsh. Shifting his focus from the vast oceans to the intricate world of his own backyard, John Dolittle explores the lives of insects, uncovering a complex and fascinating society hidden among the flowers and grass.
The story follows the Doctor as he masters the languages of bees, wasps, and ants, discovering that even the tiniest creatures have stories to tell. Accompanied by his faithful companions, including the ever-loyal Bumpo, Dolittle's scientific curiosity leads him to establish an insect school and eventually encounter giant moths that promise a journey unlike any he has taken before. What begins as a quiet study of nature quickly transforms into a grand, imaginative adventure that reaches far beyond the garden walls.
Hugh Lofting's Doctor Dolittle's Garden is a literary classic that emphasizes empathy, observation, and the wonder of the natural world. This whimsical tale remains a significant work in children's fantasy, celebrated for its unique premise and the enduring charm of its eccentric protagonist. It is an essential read for those who cherish stories of adventure and the magic of understanding the world around us.
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