'Dr. Dolittle' takes part in some wild conversations Apr 18, 2008
Based on the book by Hugh Lofting, the show depicts the author telling a tale to his son Colin, when father and son are separated during World War I. Lofting, a lieutenant in the Royal British Army, writes of a kind-hearted physician who can talk to animals. Set in the English town of Puddleby-on-March, Dr. Dolittle lives contentedly with his many animal friends. (NJ.com -- Times)
more reader opinions Dec 27, 2007
Hugh Lofting, the author of "The Voyages of Dr. Dolittle," wrote, "If I had my way ... there wouldn't be a single lion or tiger in captivity anywhere in the world. They never take to it. They're never happy. They never settle down. They are always thinking of the big countries they have left behind ... what are they given? ... a bare cage with iron bars; an ugly piece of dead meat thrust to them once a day, and a crowd of fools to come and stare at them with open mouths!" If you care about... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Great Childrens Books for Summer Aug 4, 2007
Story of Dr. Doolittle and others by Hugh Lofting. Ralph S. Mouse and others by Beverly Cleary. (Suite101.com)
A two-headed dairy policy May 9, 2007
Ottawa Children's author Hugh Lofting devised the pushmi-pullyu for satiric purposes in the adventures of Dr. Dolittle. Mr. Lofting made this fantasy animal resemble an antelope. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
