Ergebnis für "Hugh Lofting" in Literatur & Belletristik

Dr. John Dolittle mag Tiere viel lieber als Menschen. Darum stört es ihn auch herzlich wenig, dass immer mehr Patienten seine Praxis meiden. Doch irgendwie müssen die Rechnungen ja bezahlt werden. Zum Glück bringt die Papageien-Dame Polynesia dem Doktor alle Tiersprachen bei. Nun steht einer Karriere als Tierarzt nichts mehr im Wege. So wird Dr. Dolittle bald auf der ganzen Welt berühmt und seine "Hausbesuche" führen ihn sogar bis nach Afrika. Gelesen von Stimmkünstler Rufus Beck begeistert die Geschichte von Doktor Dolittle und seinen tierischen Freunden Groß und Klein.

""Dr. Dolittle und seine Tiere" von Hugh Lofting ist ein gutes Kinderbuch – auch für Erwachsene." Das schreibt Peter Panter alias Kurt Tucholsky in der Vossische Zeitung am 10.12.1925: "Wenn ein Buch Tiere sprechen lässt, so gibt es dafür nur ein Kriterium: ob mans glaubt. Diesem Dolittle-Bericht glaubt man nach der zweiten Seite alles – es "hat‹"den Leser sofort, und selbstverständlich sprechen Dab-Dab, die Ente, Jip, der Hund, Göb-Göb, das Ferkel, Polynesia, der Papagei, und die Eule Tuh-Tuh.

Ab 30. Januar 2020 in den Kinos! Doktor med. John Dolittle liebt Tiere: Bei ihm im Haus leben z.B. Dab-Dab, die Ente, Göb-Göb, das Schweinchen, Jip, der Hund, die Eule Tuh-Tuh und die Papageiendame Polynesia. Als seine menschlichen Patienten mehr und mehr ausbleiben, lässt er sich von...

Doktor Dolittle gilt als der freundlichste Mann von ganz Puddleby auf der Marsch und hat ein verborgenes Talent. Er kann mit Tieren sprechen. Dadurch gerät er schnell in ein Abenteuer, das ihn hinaus in die weite Welt trägt. Denn in Afrika sind die Affen erkrankt. Und wenn Doktor Dolittle ihnen nicht zur Hilfe eilt, kann ihnen keiner mehr helfen.

Doctor Dolittle returns from his voyages and sets his house in order. This includes expanding his zoo to include a home for crossbred dogs and a club for rodents. Doctor Dolittle's Zoo is different from all others because there are no cages; the animals stay there voluntarily and are free to leave whenever they want.

Written by the British author Hugh Lofting, is the first of his Doctor Dolittle books, a series of children's novels about a man who learns to talk to animals and becomes their champion around the world. In this book, we are told how Dr John Dolittle came to learn the language of animals, and...

The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle was the second of Hugh Lofting's Doctor Dolittle books published in 1922. This novel takes us to the different adventures of Doctor Dolittle in the Mediterranean, South America, and even under the sea. Doctor Dolittle meets Tommy Stubbins, the young son of the local cobbler, who becomes his new assistant. Tommy learns how to speak animal languages and becomes involved in the Doctor's quest to find Long Arrow, the greatest naturalist in the world.

The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle was the second of Hugh Lofting's Doctor Dolittle books to be published, coming out in 1922. It is nearly five times as long as its predecessor and the writing style is pitched at a more mature audience. The scope of the novel is vast; it is divided into six parts. It won the Newbery Medal for 1923. It was one of the novels in the series which was adapted into the film Doctor Dolittle.

Meet the kind-hearted Doctor Dolittle, a country physician who learns to speak with animals and sets sail on an extraordinary journey filled with exotic creatures, daring rescues, and heartwarming friendships. This classic tale invites listeners of all ages into a world where compassion and curiosity for all creatures can bridge every divide. Perfect for young listeners and nostalgic adults alike, The Story of Doctor Dolittle remains a magical celebration of understanding the natural world.

Polynesia the parrot, Jip the dog, Too-Too the owl, Dab-Dab the duck, Gub-Gub the pig, Chee-Chee the monkey and many other animals accompany Dr. Doolittle on his adventurs in England, Africa and on the High Seas. Please note - due to certain unfortunate racial epithets and insensitivities contained in the narrative of this book, parental guidance is suggested.

In this follow-up to the first of Hugh the series though, Lofting assigns the starring role to Tommy Stubbins who is now an "old man". He recalls how he met Doctor John Dolittle and the many adventures they shared. The Doctor is working on learning the language of the Shellfish and their adventures take them from a trial for murder to adventures on the high seas, culminating in their arrival on Spidermonkey Island. Then comes a war between the native tribes, Dolittle being crowned King, the arrival of the Great Glass Sea-Snail and their eventual return to Puddleby-on-the-Marsh.

Dr. John Dolittle is an esteemed physician, but he finds himself drawn to animal patients more often than humans. In this book, his animal companions convince him to go on a daring voyage around the world to search for a missing friend. Their travels take them through storms and shipwrecks, to bullfighting rings and into courtrooms where animals testify as witnesses. All the while, Dr. Dolittle uses his incredible talent of animal communication to befriend and protect any animal he meets.

Doctor Dolittle, the man who can speak with the animals, is back home but running short of money to care for all the animals who need his help. He invites animals into his garden and encourages them to build their own societies and come and go as they please. This works very well. He has a mouse and rat town, a dog community, a burrow for badgers, and so forth. This does not make any money and only gets him into trouble with his neighbors. But the stories told by these mice and rats are entertaining and fun. And there is a mystery too, which Kling, the dog detective, helps solve. All of this ...

Doctor John Dolittle is an animal doctor and famous naturalist whose success hinges on his ability to speak the languages of many different kinds of animals. This book, the second Dr. Dolittle adventure, is narrated by Tommy Stubbins, who meets the Doctor after finding an injured squirrel. Stubbins becomes interested in the Doctor's work and has the opportunity to travel with him and several animal companions to a mysterious floating island called Spidermonkey Island. - Summary by Devorah AllenCast List:Doctor Dolittle: axcelTommy Stubbins: Devorah AllenPolynesia the Parrot: Beth ThomasJip the...

Dive into the enchanting world of Dr. Dolittle, the beloved character who prefers the company of animals over humans. With a heart full of kindness and a dash of adventure, he discovers the ability to communicate with animals thanks to his clever parrot, Polynesia. Join him as he navigates life with a menagerie of quirky pets, from rabbits in the pantry to a hedgehog in the cellar, and embarks on thrilling journeys to Africa, forging unforgettable friendships along the way.

Join Doctor Dolittle, the extraordinary man who can converse with animals, as he navigates the challenges of caring for a menagerie of creatures at home. Strapped for cash, he invites various animals into his garden, fostering unique communities where they can thrive together. From a bustling mouse and rat town to a lively dog community and cozy badger burrows, Dolittle’s garden becomes a vibrant ecosystem. However, while the stories shared by these charming critters are delightful, the arrangement stirs up trouble with his neighbors. With the help of Kling, the clever dog detective, a ...

Join the renowned naturalist John Dolittle as he embarks on an extraordinary journey in Africa to establish the worlds best post office. With the help of his feathered friends, he ingeniously delivers messages and packages at lightning speed. Along his adventure, he bravely confronts a slave trader, brings prosperity to a kingdom, rescues a floundering ship, and encounters the oldest living creature on the planet! - Summary by Devorah Allen

While working in Africa, the eminent naturalist John Dolittle sets out to create the best post office on earth, using his bird friends to carry messages and packages anywhere in the world in record time. Along the way, he also manages to foil a slave trader, enrich a kingdom, save a ship, and meet the oldest living creature on earth! - Summary by Devorah Allen Cast: Doctor Dolittle: ToddHWSpeedy the Swallow: TJ BurnsDab-Dab the Duck: Leanne YauJip the Dog: Rafe BallGub-Gub the Pig: Campbell SchelpThe White Mouse: Devorah AllenToo-Too the Owl: Beth ThomasCheapside the Sparrow: Son of the ...

After his parrot Polynesia teaches him to speak animal languages, Doctor Dolittle decides to abandon his human practice, and become an animal doctor. - Summary by Karen Savage

John Dolittle, M. D., was once a famous doctor. But then he learned to talk Animal-Language, picked up several interesting pets, and gradually began to lose his patients. Finally the only patient who remains, the Cat's-Meat-Man, makes a suggestion - why doesn't he give up treating people and become an animal doctor? And so Dr. Dolittle becomes an animal doctor, and life seems to be going well. But with the addition of an escaped crocodile to his store of pets, even the animals stop coming to see him. What to do? Children of all ages - and adults too - will enjoy the story of the good Doctor ...