Tommy's role as the doctor's assistant gives him a certain amount of status he before had. Preparations are made for the next voyage, as Doctor Dolittle awaits word from long arrow.
Word spreads of the doctor's return home, prompting visits from various animals. Polynesia explains the finer points of understanding animals.
Grandma and the children are at the beach. She agrees to tell the children a “true” story.
A pharmacist conspires to diminish the capacity of a rival suitor.
"Step me now a bridal measure,"
An introduction by the books narrator, Tommy Stubbins.
The doctor is witness to Lady Macbeth''s strange behavior.
The story of Dr. Reefy and his brief, but happy marriage to a much younger woman.
A suggestion from the Cat's-meat-man prompts John Dolittle to undertake a new venture, starting with the understanding of the animal language. Amongst the animals, word spreads of a new doctor with a special ability.
Jip reluctantly reveals the fate and location of Luke the Hermit.
A peasant finds himself in the right place at the right time.
John Dolittle, a knowledgable doctor in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh, finds that his love of animals is taking a toll on his finances.
The doctor pays a visit to Luke the hermit, who is surprisingly absent from the area.
An introduction by Hugh Walpole.
Em and Henry are bored and restless. While Ozma ponders on small tasks that will keep them busy, Dorothy and the elders make a tour of the far corners of Oz. Several of Dorothy’s friends join the party. They visit Professor Wogglebug.
The Stubbins' household prepares for dinner with the doctor. Tommy's parents and Doctor Dolittle discuss Tommy's possible life as a naturalist.
The doctor treats the injured squirrel after a short musical demonstration in the Stubbins home.
As the ship come to rest of the coast of the Canary Islands, Doctor Dolittle receives a dire warning from a departing rat. Two sparrows bring word of pirates.
Alas ‘tis true, I have gone here and there
Tommy suggests an arrangement to Doctor Dolittle. The doctor tells of the mysterious naturalist, Long Arrow.
Prior to the start of his testimony, Doctor Dolittle proves himself to the court.
"When first of wise old Johnson taught,"
After a short deliberation, the jury return with their decision.
Doctor Dolittle returns to England where he displays the pushmi-pullyu for all to see. The doctor returns to Puddleby a rich man. Life begins to return to normal for the doctor and his animals. Meanwhile, far away in Africa, the other animals ponder the good doctor's fate.
The doctor, busy taking care of the sick and dying monkeys, asks a favor of the the King of Beast. Exhausted, the doctor finally gets some much needed sleep.