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About Hugh Lofting

Hugh Lofting was born in Maidenhead in 1886. As a child he kept a miniature zoo and wildlife museum in his mother's linen cupboard and enjoyed making up stories for his family. He later studied engineering in London and the United States, and visited Canada, Africa and the West Indies. After his marriage in 1912 he settled in the United States. Hugh Lofting fought in the trenches during World War I and it was whilst observing the lack of compassion shown to the horses on the battlefields that the idea for Doctor Dolittle was born. He was the main character in letters Hugh sent home from the front to entertain his children. The successful publication of The Story of Doctor Dolittle in 1920 was followed by a further eleven books. In 1923 Hugh Lofting was awarded the Newbery Medal. He died in 1947.

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World Turtle Day

Real Turtles or fictional ones... Find out all about them in Dr. Dolittle And The Secret Lake by Hugh Lofting from Red Fox

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National Share-a-Story Month

Who doesn't love storytime. Curl up with your kids and Dr Dolittle's First Adventure. The perfect read for storytime! Hugh Lofting from Red Fox.

8 days ago

National Share-a-Story Month

Who doesn't love storytime. Curl up with your kids and The Story Of Doctor Dolittle. The perfect read for storytime! Hugh Lofting from Red Fox.

8 days ago

National Share-a-Story Month

Who doesn't love storytime. Curl up with your kids and The Story of Doctor Dolittle. The perfect read for storytime! Hugh Lofting from Puffin.

8 days ago

National Share-a-Story Month

Who doesn't love storytime. Curl up with your kids and The Story of Doctor Dolittle. The perfect read for storytime! Hugh Lofting from Macmillan Children's Books.

8 days ago

National Share-a-Story Month

Who doesn't love storytime. Curl up with your kids and The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle. The perfect read for storytime! Hugh Lofting from Puffin.

8 days ago

World Circus Day

Dr Dolittle Takes Charge by Hugh Lofting from Red Fox is a really exciting read!

1 month ago

World Circus Day

Dr. Dolittle's Caravan by Hugh Lofting from Red Fox is a really exciting read!

1 month ago

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