The Story of Doctor Dolittle

Have you already read «Doctor Aibolit»? Meet the original – Doctor Dolittle! Together with him, you will take in an educated crocodile, head into the jungles of Africa, and overcome sea pirates!
Hugh Lofting wrote «The Story of Doctor Dolittle» in... 1920. This book began a popular series that includes more than a dozen stories and has become one of the most well-known British tales. This book inspired Korney Chukovsky to create our beloved Aibolit. John Dolittle is a doctor who simply loves animals too much. He has so many of them in his home that people are afraid to visit him. However, Doctor Dolittle knows the language of animals, making it much easier for him to treat them. In the animal world, he is a true celebrity. So it’s no surprise that when a disease breaks out among the monkeys in Africa, they turn to him for help…
The text of this wonderful fairy tale has been adapted for beginners learning English (level 1 – Beginner (A1-A2)). The book contains a glossary, detailed comments, and exercises to check comprehension of the reading. Thanks to the adaptation prepared by the wonderful linguist and experienced textbook author Aleksandra Igorevna Smirnova, the book has become significantly more accessible for beginners.