Doctor Dolittle The Complete Collection, Vol. 1 The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle; The Story of Doctor Dolittle; Doctor Dolittle's Post Office — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Journey into the world of Doctor Dolittle, the kind and eccentric naturalist who can speak with animals. Working with original author Hugh Lofting’s son, these books have been fully updated for the modern reader, all while retaining the full charm of the originals.
Rediscover the children’s literature classic with three novels from the beloved series!
Here are the good Doctor’s three exciting tales of world travel, beginning with his greatest adventure. In The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal, the Doctor and his young assistant, Tommy Stubbins, travel in search of the brilliant naturalist Long Arrow, culminating in a meeting with the most fabled creature of all, the Great Glass Sea Snail! The Story of Doctor Dolittle details how the Doctor came to learn the languages of animals, and how he was called to Africa where he meets the rarest of all beasts, the marvelous two-headed pushmi-pullyu! And in another African adventure, Doctor Dolittle’s Post Office, the Doctor establishes the only postal service in the world where birds deliver the mail!
Frequently asked questions
Is Doctor Dolittle The Complete Collection, Vol. 1 The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle; The Story of Doctor Dolittle; Doctor Dolittle's Post Office appropriate for a 7-year-old?
A reader review and an audio review say the stories, even in this edited version, still show a white European doctor among people of other races, including being made a king, and that the original text had racist language that was changed.
Does Doctor Dolittle The Complete Collection, Vol. 1 The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle; The Story of Doctor Dolittle; Doctor Dolittle's Post Office have violence?
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Does Doctor Dolittle The Complete Collection, Vol. 1 The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle; The Story of Doctor Dolittle; Doctor Dolittle's Post Office have scary content?
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Does Doctor Dolittle The Complete Collection, Vol. 1 The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle; The Story of Doctor Dolittle; Doctor Dolittle's Post Office have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Doctor Dolittle The Complete Collection, Vol. 1 The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle; The Story of Doctor Dolittle; Doctor Dolittle's Post Office have race & culture?
Found (Supporting): A reader review and an audio review say the stories, even in this edited version, still show a white European doctor among people of other races, including being made a king, and that the original text had racist language that was changed.
Does Doctor Dolittle The Complete Collection, Vol. 1 The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle; The Story of Doctor Dolittle; Doctor Dolittle's Post Office have profanity?
Couldn't confirm: The sources do not mention swearing and no full-text word search was found.
Does Doctor Dolittle The Complete Collection, Vol. 1 The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle; The Story of Doctor Dolittle; Doctor Dolittle's Post Office have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Doctor Dolittle The Complete Collection, Vol. 1 The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle; The Story of Doctor Dolittle; Doctor Dolittle's Post Office have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Doctor Dolittle The Complete Collection, Vol. 1 The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle; The Story of Doctor Dolittle; Doctor Dolittle's Post Office have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Doctor Dolittle The Complete Collection, Vol. 1 The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle; The Story of Doctor Dolittle; Doctor Dolittle's Post Office have gender & orientation?
Couldn't confirm: The sources give only a blurb and part of one reader review, with nothing on this theme.
