{"product_id":"9781596740709","title":"The Story of Doctor Dolittle","description":"John Dolittle is a kind-hearted country physician who keeps goldfish in his pond, rabbits in the pantry, white mice in a piano, and a hedge-hog in the cellar. He also has an unusual gift: he can talk to animals-a talent that comes in handy, since he prefers treating animals, rather than humans, as his patients.\u003cp\u003e One day, a mysterious call summons him to Africa, where a serious epidemic has spread among the monkey population. Of course, the good doctor sets out immediately with some of his best friends-Jip, the dog, and Polynesia, the parrot, among others. Along the way, they're joined by new acquaintances, including the pushmi-pullyu, a remarkable creature that has a head at both ends of its body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Any child who is not given the opportunity to make the acquaintance of this rotund, kindly, and enthusiastic doctor\/naturalist and all of his animal friends will miss out on something important,\" said renowned primatologist Jane Goodall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e An entertaining classic that has charmed readers of all ages for generations, Hugh Lofting's timeless tale is accompanied by 27 of his own delightful illustrations.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neeland Media LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47147168432368,"sku":"9781596740709","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781596740709_p0.jpg?v=1763813136","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781596740709","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}