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Chapter 1
Dedication
The author dedicates the story to all children, both young and young at heart.
Chapter 2
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
This introductory chapter sets the stage for the peculiar life of Doctor Dolittle, a man who learns to communicate with animals, leading to astonishing adventures in foreign lands.
Chapter 3
Puddleby
Introduces Doctor John Dolittle, a kind and clever physician living in the small town of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh. His home is filled with many pets, which drives away human patients and causes his sister Sarah to complain. As his practice declines, he becomes poor but remains devoted to his animals.
Chapter 4
Animal Language
The Cat's-meatman suggests Doctor Dolittle become an animal doctor. Polynesia reveals that animals have their own language, and the Doctor begins learning it. He gives up his human practice, successfully treats animals by communicating with them, and becomes famous among animals worldwide.
Chapter 5
More Money Troubles
Doctor Dolittle's practice revives, but his growing collection of rescued animals—including Chee-Chee the monkey and a crocodile—scares away clients, leading to financial ruin. His sister Sarah leaves in protest, and the animals take over the housework and sell produce to make ends meet, but winter brings hardship.

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