The Story of Doctor Dolittle: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

There are some of us now reaching middle age who discover themselves to be lamenting the past in one respect if in none other, that there are no books written now for children comparable with those of thirty years ago. I say written FOR children because the new psychological business of writing ABOUT them as though they were small pills or hatched in some especially scientific method is extremely popular today.
Quick facts about The Story of Doctor Dolittle
- Title: The Story of Doctor Dolittle
- Author: Hugh Lofting
- First published: 1920
- Genre: animals, classic literature, children's stories
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1449046W
Where to read The Story of Doctor Dolittle
The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Story of Doctor Dolittle about?
There are some of us now reaching middle age who discover themselves to be lamenting the past in one respect if in none other, that there are no books written now for children comparable with those of thirty years ago.
Who wrote The Story of Doctor Dolittle?
The Story of Doctor Dolittle was written by Hugh Lofting.
When was The Story of Doctor Dolittle published?
The Story of Doctor Dolittle was first published in 1920.



