Gub Gub's Book facts for kids
Cover of the first ed. with Lofting illustration
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| Author | Hugh Lofting |
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| Illustrator | Lofting |
| Country | United States |
| Series | Doctor Dolittle |
| Genre | Fantasy, children's novel |
| Publisher | Frederick A. Stokes Co. |
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Publication date
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1932 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 185 |
| LC Class | PZ7.L827 Gu |
| Preceded by | Doctor Dolittle in the Moon |
| Followed by | Doctor Dolittle's Return |
Gub Gub's Book: An Encyclopedia of Food: In Twenty Volumes is a fun children's book from 1932. It's part of the famous Doctor Dolittle series, written by Hugh Lofting. This special book is all about food, as seen through the eyes of a very hungry pig named Gub-Gub!
Contents
Discovering Gub Gub's Food Encyclopedia
This book takes you on an exciting journey into the world of food. It's written by Hugh Lofting, who also created the beloved character Doctor Dolittle. The story focuses on Gub-Gub, a pig who loves to eat and learn about food.
Who is Gub-Gub?
Gub-Gub the pig is one of Doctor Dolittle's closest animal friends. He was one of the first animals the Doctor learned to talk to. Gub-Gub appears in most of the Doctor Dolittle books. He is known for his big appetite and his love for all kinds of food.
The Big Idea: An Encyclopedia of Food
In this book, Gub-Gub decides to write a huge encyclopedia all about food. He plans for it to be twenty volumes long! However, the book humorously explains that only the first volume was published. This was because of the "High Cost of Living." So, readers get to enjoy just a small part of Gub-Gub's massive food knowledge.
Stories from the Animal Kingdom
The book is told like a series of bedtime stories, unfolding evening by evening. Gub-Gub shares his food wisdom with his lively animal friends. As he talks, they learn interesting facts and tales about food. For example, they find out where King Alfred famously burned the cakes. Gub-Gub patiently guides his friends through the world of food.
Why This Book is Special
Gub Gub's Book is a unique addition to the Doctor Dolittle series. It's not just for kids; adults can enjoy it too! The book is filled with humor and clever ideas. One funny invention mentioned is a "gingersnap hygrometer." This is a playful way to measure how much moisture is in the air, using a gingersnap cookie! It shows the imaginative spirit of the book.
