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Synopsis
The doctor needs money to pay off a voyage to Africa, so he joins the circus with the pushmi-pullyu as his attraction. He enlightens a circus owner who cares little for animals, fights against the practice of fox hunting and helps other creatures such as a circus seal and cart horses too old to work.
Is Doctor Doolittle's circus appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 6 and up.
A gentle classic about a doctor who speaks to animals and uses his gifts to help circus animals and advocate against animal cruelty. Contains very mild peril and themes of animal mistreatment that are quickly resolved.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal harm.
Who'll love this
Kids will love the magical pushmi-pullyu and Doctor Dolittle's circus adventures as he talks to animals and helps them.