Doctor Dolittle's Caravan

By Hugh Lofting

Book Overview

"Doctor Dolittle's Caravan" follows the extraordinary adventures of the world-famous physician who can speak to animals. In this charming installment of Hugh Lofting's beloved series, Doctor Dolittle decides to create a traveling caravan and a bird opera, showcasing the incredible musical talents of his feathered friends. Central to the story is Pippinella, a gifted green canary whose life story becomes a focal point of the narrative.

As the Doctor travels through the countryside with his faithful companions-including Dab-Dab the duck, Gub-Gub the pig, and Too-Too the owl-he encounters various challenges and delightful surprises. The book highlights the Doctor's unwavering kindness toward all creatures and his unique ability to understand their needs and aspirations. Lofting's imaginative world-building and gentle humor bring to life a community where humans and animals work together in harmony. This classic work remains a testament to the power of empathy and the wonders of the natural world, making it a timeless choice for readers who enjoy tales of friendship, discovery, and the magic of communication across species.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 102561187X
• ISBN13: 9781025611877
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Possibly the best Dolittle Book

Ahh, the feelings of nostalgia I get when I think of Dr. Dolittle, the man who could talk to the animals. In the fifth grade all I did was read Dr. Dolittle books. My school library only had the Story of Dr. Dolittle, Dr. Dolittle's Voyages, Dr. Dolittle's Post Office, and Doctor Dolittle's Circus, and I always had one of them checked out. Consequently, I got sick of them. Then came summer vacation, and my downtown public library had Dr. Dolittle's Caravan. Well, I read it and really got into it. The story ties in with both the aforementioned Dr. Dolittle's Circus as well as Dr. Dolittle and the Green Canary (to the point that read Green Canary borders on redundancy, but I digress). Herein Dr. Dolittle discovers the canary with her sweet songs and bittersweet life's story. My favorite part occurs where the good doctor meets Paganini, the infamous violinist. I liked the "flirting with historical fiction" Lofting tosses our direction. Chronologically, this story MUST take place before 1839, the year the Dr. meets Tommy Stubbins; Paganini died in 1837, I believe, so the timeline for this novel would be the mid-1830s (assuming Dr. Dolittle was taught the language of animals around 1830). I hope this book goes back in print soon.