Summary for Animals, Birds, and Dr. Dolittle Class 7 English Poorvi
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• This story, written by Hugh Lofting, is a funny and heartwarming tale about John Dolittle, a doctor who learns to talk to animals.• At first, he treats people, but a parrot named Polynesia and a man who sells cat food convince him to become an animal doctor.
• By learning animal languages, Dolittle helps animals like horses, cows, and even mice, making him famous among creatures worldwide.
• The story shows the importance of understanding and caring for animals.
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A New Idea
The story begins with Doctor Dolittle in his kitchen, talking to the Cat’s-food-Man, who has a stomach ache. The man suggests that Dolittle should stop being a people’s doctor and become an animal doctor instead, praising Dolittle’s deep knowledge about animals. Polynesia, a parrot, overhears the conversation and agrees. She encourages Dolittle to focus on treating animals, who would appreciate him more.
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Polynesia reveals a big secret — animals can talk in their own languages. She shows Dolittle the difference between human and bird speech, exciting him with the idea that he could learn it too. That rainy afternoon, Polynesia begins teaching Dolittle the basics of bird language. Later, when Jip the dog enters, Polynesia explains how animals also communicate through their ears, tails, feet, and noses. With practice and Polynesia’s help, Dolittle learns to understand and speak to animals fluently, inspiring him to officially become an animal doctor.
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News spreads that Dolittle can talk to animals. People start bringing him sick pets, and farmers bring their cows and sheep. One day, a plough horse visits, complaining that the local vet cannot understand him. Dolittle listens carefully and learns that the horse is going blind in one eye and needs glasses, not medicine. Dolittle promises to help, and soon the horse receives green spectacles and can work comfortably again.
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As Dolittle’s reputation grows, more animals — from mice and badgers to bats — come to see him, filling his garden. To manage the crowd, Dolittle builds special labelled doors and tunnels for different animals. Birds spread the news across countries, and in a few years, Doctor Dolittle became famous among animals worldwide. He is content, living a life where he truly understands and helps his animal friends.6
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• The story teaches us to listen to others and be open to new ideas, even if they seem unusual at first.• Dolittle’s willingness to learn from Polynesia shows that understanding and respecting animals can make a big difference.
• It also reminds us that kindness and care for all creatures, big or small, can lead to happiness and success.
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Here are the meanings of some difficult words from the story, explained simply:
• Veterinarians (Vets): Doctors who treat animals.
• Scholar: A person who is good at reading and learning.
• Twitching: Making small, quick movements, like shaking a nose or ear.
• Spectacles: Glasses worn to help see better.
• Ploughing: Using a tool to turn soil in fields for farming.
• Diagnose: To find out what is wrong with someone or something.
• Cure: To make someone healthy again after being sick.
• Crowded: Full of many people or animals in one place.
• Famous: Well-known by many people or animals.
• Patiently: Waiting calmly without getting upset.