The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting (Paperback)

 Dr. Dolittle is a people doctor who's love for animals and giving them a home, scares all his human patients away. Dr. Dolittle's parrot decides to teach him how to talk to animals, after learning the secret language, Dr. Dolittle becomes a veterinarian.

Poor Dr. Dolittle always has money problems, but when he learns of a monkey epidemic in Africa, he has to help. In gratitude, Dr. Dolittle is given a rare creature who is part unicorn. But, on the way home, pirates!!!!

Does Dr. Dolittle make it home safely? What happens to his animal friends? This classic story will hold you spellbound to the end.