Hugh Lofting

When his colleague Long Arrow disappears, Dr. Dolittle sets off with his assistant, Tommy Stubbins, his dog, Jip, and Polynesia the parrot on an adventurous voyage over tropical seas to floating Spidermonkey Island.

Polynesia the parrot, Jip the dog, Too-Too the owl, Dab-Dab the duck, Gub-Gub the pic, Chee-Chee the monkey and many other animals accompany Dr. Doolittle on his adventures in England, Africa and on the high seas.

A doctor finds out he can understand what animals are saying. When the animals find out, his world is turned upside down.