Book Description Doctor John Dolittle loves animals He loves them so much that his home and office overflow with animals of every description When Polynesia the parrot teaches him the language of the animaансуаls, Doctor Dolittle becomes a world-famous doctor, traveling even as far away as Africa to help his friends This edition of the beloved children's classic contains black-and-white illustrations by Michael Hague and has been edited by award-winning authors Patricia andаяшцщ Fredrick McKissack for modern audiences.