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Dr. Dolittle's Caravan

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In Dr. Dolittle's Caravan by Hugh Lofting, the beloved character Dr. Dolittle embarks on a new adventure where he sets up a unique travelling circus. With his ability to communicate with animals, he seeks to run his circus in a way that prioritises the well-being of the animals, offering audiences a show unlike any other, while promoting understanding and empathy towards creatures great and small.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to whimsical adventures filled with talking animals and imaginative journeys. It offers a delightful blend of fun and fantasy, perfect for young readers who love exploring the wonders of the animal kingdom alongside charming and unforgettable characters.

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Dr. Dolittle's Caravan

Doctor Dolittle's Circus is in a bad way and so the Doctor searches for a special new animal to add to the Circus' attractions. His discovery of Pippinella, a canary with the most beautiful voice he's ever heard, seems to solve the problems at first. But Dab-Dab the duck is still unhappy, and longs to return to her home in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh . .

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Dr. Dolittle's Caravan tells the story of Doctor Dolittle's Circus, which is facing hard times. In search of a new attraction to revitalise the show, the Doctor discovers Pippinella, a canary with the most beautiful voice he's ever heard. This remarkable find seems to be the solution to the circus's problems at first.

However, not everyone is content. Dab-Dab the duck remains unhappy and yearns to return to her home in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh. The tale unfolds as the characters navigate these challenges and desires.

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Dr. Dolittle's Caravan is praised for its lively and ingenious storytelling. It's recognised as an essential read for children due to its delightful characters, as highlighted by Jane Goodall, who emphasises the importance of meeting the charming doctor and his animal companions.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099854500

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 January 1992

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Red Fox

Illustration: Black and White

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 156g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Hugh Lofting was born in Maidenhead in 1886. As a child he kept a miniature zoo and wildlife museum in his mother's linen cupboard and enjoyed making up stories for his family. He later studied engineering in London and the United States, and visited Canada, Africa and the West Indies. After his marriage in 1912 he settled in the United States. Hugh Lofting fought in the trenches during World War I and it was whilst observing the lack of compassion shown to the horses on the battlefields that the idea for Doctor Dolittle was born. He was the main character in letters Hugh sent home from the front to entertain his children. The successful publication of The Story of Doctor Dolittle in 1920 was followed by a further eleven books. In 1923 Hugh Lofting was awarded the Newbery Medal. He died in 1947.

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