Story selections from several Doctor Dolittle books, with abbreviated transitions for some ommitted parts. These were compiled by Olga Fricker, Lofting's sister-in-law, "as a representative introduction to his work." - The Story of Doctor Dolittle: the doctor learns animal languages, becomes an animal doctor, and receives the pushmi-pullyu - Doctor Dolittle's Circus: Sophie's escape, and rescuing the vixen - The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle: several stories, about Tommy Stubbins, saving Luke the Hermit, and more - Doctor Dolittle's Post Office: the story of Christopher Columbus - Doctor Dolittle's Caravan: sharing the profits, and how the animals spend their money - Doctor Dolittle and the Green Canary: acquiring Pippinella, and the story of her second owner - Doctor Dolittle and the Secret Lake: news of Mudface the ancient turtle, and his rescue - Doctor Dolittle's Puddleby Adventures: "The Dog Ambulance"