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About Hugh Lofting

Hugh Lofting was born in Maidenhead in 1886. He studied engineering in London and America and his work as a civil engineer took him all over the world. He interrupted his career to enlist in the army and fight in the First World War. Wanting to shield his children from the horrors of combat, including the fate of horses on the battlefield, he wrote to them instead about a kindly doctor who could talk to animals. After the war he settled with his family in Connecticut and it was from there that he published his Doctor Dolittle books. The Story of Doctor Dolittle was published in 1920, followed by twelve more in the series. The highly acclaimed author died in 1947.

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National Horse Day (US)

Dr Dolittle Takes Charge is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Red Fox.

8 days ago

National Mutt Day (US)

You should read Dr Dolittle's Ambulance by Hugh Lofting. Published by Red Fox.

19 days ago

National Mutt Day (US)

Why not try The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

19 days ago

National Mutt Day (US)

Loving Dr Dolittle Stories by Hugh Lofting from Red Fox.

19 days ago

World Children's Day

You should read The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

World Children's Day

Amazing!!! The Story Of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting. Published by Red Fox.

1 month ago

World Children's Day

The Story of Doctor Dolittle is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

World Children's Day

Could there be a better time to read The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting. Published by Puffin.

1 month ago

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