Recommendations based on The Story of Doctor Dolittleby Hugh Lofting

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  1. The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle

    by Hugh Lofting
    Doctor Dolittle, a veterinarian, sets sail on a series of adventures with his animal friends.

    The novel begins when Tommy Stubbins, the narrator of the story, finds a squirrel injured by a hawk. Matthew Mugg, the cat's meat man, informs him to get help from Doctor Dolittle, who can speak the ... (Wikipedia)

  2. The World of Winnie-the-Pooh

    by A.A. Milne
    A collection of stories about the adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood.

    Lifelong devotees and new friends of the Bear of Very Little Brain will be glad to see all twenty of A. A. Milne's world-famous Winnie-the-Pooh stories brought together in one beautiful volume. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Bambi

    by Felix Salten
    A beloved tale of a young deer's journey from innocence to understanding the circle of life.

    Bambi is a roe deer fawn born in a thicket in late spring one year. Over the course of the summer, his mother teaches him about the various inhabitants of the forest and the ways deer live. When she ... (Wikipedia)

  4. Bedknob and Broomstick

    by Mary Norton
    Three children embark on magical adventures with a bedknob that transports them and a witch-in-training on a broomstick.

    In The Magic Bedknob , Carey, Charles and Paul 6 find prim Miss Price injured by falling off her broomstick. For their silence, she bespells a bedknob to carry them where-ever and when-ever. In ... (Goodreads)

  5. National Velvet

    by Enid Bagnold
    A young girl named Velvet trains a horse to win the Grand National race, defying gender norms and societal expectations.

    National Velvet is the story of a 14-year-old girl named Velvet Brown, who trains and rides her horse, named The Piebald, to victory in the Grand National steeplechase . The novel focuses on the ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Robinson Crusoe

    by Daniel Defoe
    A shipwrecked sailor's struggle to survive on an isolated island, and his eventual redemption.

    Crusoe (the family name corrupted from the German name "Kreutznaer") set sail from Kingston upon Hull on a sea voyage in August 1651, against the wishes of his parents, who wanted him to pursue a ... (Wikipedia)

  7. The Family Under the Bridge

    by Natalie Savage Carlson
    A homeless man's life changes when he meets a family living under a bridge in Paris.

    In the early 1900s a Parisian hobo named Armand dislikes children; but after meeting three children, Suzy, Evelyn, and Paul and their mother – he reluctantly allows them to share his space under a ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Lassie Come-Home

    by Eric Knight
    A loyal collie travels hundreds of miles to return to her beloved family, facing many dangers along the way.

    A beloved classic gets a beautiful new look. Lassie is Joe's prize collie and constant companion. But when Joe's father loses his job, Lassie must be sold. Three times she escapes from her new owner, ... (Goodreads)

  9. The Complete Fairy Tales

    by Hans Christian Andersen
    A collection of classic fairy tales, including "The Little Mermaid" and "The Ugly Duckling," exploring themes of love, loss, and transformation.

    All of the magic and wonder of Complete Fairy Tales and Stories: Hans Christian Andersen is brought to you in this elegant leatherbound edition. Featuring beautiful detailing and eye-catching end ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. Understood Betsy

    by Dorothy Canfield Fisher
    A young girl's journey of self-acceptance and growth, challenging her own limitations.

    The story tells of Elizabeth Ann, a 9-year-old orphan girl who goes from a sheltered existence with her father's aunt Harriet and cousin Frances in the city, to living on a Vermont farm with her ... (Wikipedia)

  11. The Black Stallion

    by Walter Farley
    A young boy's friendship with a wild horse, overcoming challenges and finding courage.

    Published originally in 1941, this book is about a young boy, Alec Ramsay who finds a wild black stallion at a small Arabian port on the Red Sea. Between the black stallion and young boy, a strange ... (Goodreads)

  12. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

    by L. Frank Baum
    A young girl's magical journey through a strange land to find her way home.

    Dorothy is a young girl who lives with her Aunt Em , Uncle Henry , and dog, Toto , on a farm on the Kansas prairie. One day, she and Toto are caught up in a cyclone that deposits them and the ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Aesop's Fables

    by Aesop
    Collection of morals and lessons conveyed through a series of animal-based tales.

    The fables of Aesop have become one of the most enduring traditions of European culture, ever since they were first written down nearly two millennia ago. Aesop was reputedly a tongue-tied slave who ... (Goodreads)

  14. The Incredible Journey

    by Sheila Burnford
    Three pets embark on an epic journey to find their owners.

    The animals' owners, the Hunters, leave to go to England for several months because Jim, the father, is scheduled to give a series of university lectures there. They leave their pets in the care of ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Kidnapped

    by Robert Louis Stevenson
    A young man's thrilling escape from kidnappers and the pursuit of justice.

    The main character and narrator is 17-year-old David Balfour. (Balfour is Stevenson's mother's maiden name.) His parents have recently died, and he is out to make his way in the world. He is given a ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

    by Walt Disney Company
    A classic fairy tale of a beautiful princess, a wicked queen, and seven lovable dwarfs who help her find true love's kiss.

    Now new and old fans can relive the magic of this beloved film as it is retold in a beautiful full-color Little Golden Book! ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Three Musketeers

    by Alexandre Dumas
    An adventurous tale of friendship, courage, and battle in 17th century France.

    In 1625 France, d'Artagnan leaves his family in Gascony and travels to Paris to join the Musketeers of the Guard . At a house in Meung-sur-Loire , an older man derides d'Artagnan's horse. Insulted, ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Mary Poppins

    by P.L. Travers
    A magical nanny takes a troubled family on a journey of self-discovery and growth.

    By P.L. Travers, the author featured in the major motion picture, Saving Mr. Banks . From the moment Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry-Tree Lane, everyday life at the Banks house is ... (Goodreads)

  19. Little House in the Big Woods

    by Laura Ingalls Wilder
    Childhood memories of living on a family farm in the Midwest during the late 19th century.

    The novel describes the homesteading skills Laura observed and began to practice during her fifth year. It does not contain the more mature (yet real) themes addressed in later books of the series ... (Wikipedia)

  20. The House at Pooh Corner

    by A.A. Milne
    Winnie the Pooh and his friends enjoy adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood.

    The title comes from a story in which Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet build a house for Eeyore . In another story the game of Poohsticks is invented. As with the first book, the chapters are mostly in ... (Wikipedia)

  21. Lady and the Tramp

    by Teddy Slater
    A romantic tale of two dogs who cross paths and form an unlikely bond.

    What do you get when you combine a dog from the wrong side of the tracks with a pampered pooch? One of the most beloved animated films of all time, of course! Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp is a ... (Goodreads)

  22. Pippi in the South Seas

    by Astrid Lindgren
    Pippi, Tommy, and Annika sail to the South Seas and have adventures with cannibals, sharks, and pirates.

    "Any reappearance of the irrepressible Pippi Longstocking is cause for celebration. This installment is no exception." - The New York Times ... (Goodreads)

  23. Sounder

    by William H. Armstrong
    A poor African American family in the 19th century struggles to survive and keep their dignity intact. Their loyal dog, Sounder, provides comfort and hope.

    The black sharecropper's family is poor and hungry. The father and his dog, Sounder, go hunting each night, but the hunting is inadequate. The family subsists on fried corn mush, biscuits, and milk ... (Wikipedia)

  24. The Arabian Nights

    by Anonymous
    Tales of adventure and imagination, featuring larger-than-life characters and magical creatures.

    This volume reproduces the 1932 Modern Library edition, for which Bennett A. Cerf chose the most famous and representative stories from Sir Richard F. Burton's multivolume translation, and includes ... (Goodreads)

  25. Pinocchio

    by Eugene Bradley Coco
    A wooden puppet yearns to become a real boy and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning valuable lessons along the way.

    "The only thing left to do now," said Geppetto to the puppet, "is to give you a name. Let's see... I shall call you Pinocchio!" Geppetto is a lonely woodcarver who makes a boy puppet and wishes, with ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Tale of Peter Rabbit

    by Beatrix Potter
    A mischievous rabbit disobeys his mother and ventures into a farmer's garden, facing the consequences of his actions.

    The story focuses on a family of anthropomorphic rabbits. The widowed mother rabbit warns her four rabbit children, Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail, and Peter (the youngest rabbit child) not to enter the ... (Wikipedia)

  27. Disney's The Little Mermaid

    by Walt Disney Company
    Ariel, a mermaid princess, falls in love with a human prince and makes a deal with an evil sea witch to become human and win his heart.

    Ariel is tired of living under the sea—she wants to be human and walk on land. More than anything else, Princess Ariel longs to visit the world of humans. She gets her chance after making a deal with ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Time Machine/The Invisible Man

    by H.G. Wells
    Adventures in the world of science fiction, exploring the boundaries of human capabilities.

    The Time Machine and The Invisible Man , by H. G. Wells , is part of the, Barnes & Noble Classics, series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, ... (Goodreads)

  29. Pollyanna

    by Eleanor H. Porter
    A young girl's journey of optimism and positivity, despite the struggles she faces.

    The title character is Pollyanna Whittier, an eleven-year-old orphan , who goes to live in the fictional town of Beldingsville, Vermont , with her wealthy but stern and cold spinster Aunt Polly, who ... (Wikipedia)

  30. The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood

    by Howard Pyle
    Legendary outlaw Robin Hood fights injustice and defends the oppressed with his band of merry men.

    The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood of Great Renown in Nottinghamshire is an 1883 novel by the American illustrator and writer Howard Pyle. Consisting of a series of episodes in the story of the ... (Goodreads)