# Mrs. Stubbins — The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle character guide

> Mrs. Stubbins in The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Stubbins

**First appearance:** 0003-part-i-i-the-cobbler-s-son

## Who they are

Tommy Stubbins' mother, who appears at home.

## In the story

### [Polynesia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-i-v-polynesia)

Tommy's mother meets the Doctor and thanks him for looking after Tommy.

### [The Wounded Squirrel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-i-vi-the-wounded-squirrel)

Tommy's mother, who listens in awe to the Doctor's flute playing and praises him.

### [XV: I Become a Doctor's Assistant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-i-xv-i-become-a-doctor-s-assistant)

Emotional about Tommy leaving but advocates for his education.

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