Doctor Dolittle's Post Office

Doctor Dolittle's Post Office (1923) is the third book in Hugh Lofting’s Doctor Dolittle series. In this installment, Doctor John Dolittle, the veterinarian who can talk to animals, decides to establish a postal service for animals to improve communication between species worldwide. After returning from his earlier adventures, Doctor Dolittle realizes that animals need a reliable way to exchange messages across distances. With the help of his loyal animal companions—including Polynesia the parrot, Chee-Chee the monkey, and Jip the dog—he sets up an animal post office using birds as mail carriers. The story follows the humorous and heartwarming escapades of Doctor Dolittle and his animal friends as they deliver letters, solve mysteries, and help animals in need. Highlights include rescuing a stolen pearl, teaching birds to read, and managing postal routes through jungles and deserts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)