Selected stories about an enduring and much loved character.

Eight complete stories about the famous Doctor who could talk to the animals. An excellent introduction which highlights all the most memorable incidents- the way he realises his gifts with animals, his meeting with the Pushmi-Pullyu, and how he sets off to sea. His is an entrancing world and the reader is soon involved with all the animal characters, Gub-Gub the pig, Jip the Dog, Too Too the owl. A fine omnibus edition.