The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting     

Chapter 1: Puddleby Vocabulary Words

Housekeeper: A person who manages the running of a household, often including cooking, cleaning, and other tasks.
Hedgehog: A small mammal with a spiny coat and short legs, able to roll into a ball for self-defense.
Parrot: A brightly colored tropical bird with a raucous voice. Many can mimic human speech.
Untidy: Arranged neatly and in order.
Sixpence: An old British coin, last minted in the 1970s.
Bureau: A chest of drawers.