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Remembering Dolly Parton with Children

Feeling sad about losing one of American music's biggest icons? Us, too. Celebrate her glitzy, glam-filled creative life with these books, CDs, and DVDs.

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  • Send babies and toddlers off to sleep with this rhyming board book that covers Dolly's many accomplishments.
    Board Book, 2025United Kingdom : Gemini Children's Books Ltd, 2025. — TODDLER
  • Whether you know the song by heart, or it's brand new to you, I defy you not to feel your heartstrings tugged by this picture book. Dolly shares a memory from her childhood that shows her courage, faith, and love of family.
    Picture Book, 2016New York, New York : Grosset & Dunlap, 2016. — E PAR
  • Dolly wrote this picture book to give kids language to talk about their feelings. She said about it, "It's really about us all having these colors, and it's O.K. to have them, but it's learning how to deal with them and what to do with them."
    Book, 2009New York, NY : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2009. — J PICTBK PAR
  • Billy the Kid was Dolly's "god-dog" in real life...but in fiction, he's a country music star who's not sure he's brave enough to dance in front of a big crowd! Will he let loose at Dolly's Doggy Dance Party?
    Book, 2025New York : Penguin Workshop, 2025. — E PAR
  • Dolly didn't write this classic picture book, but she did contribute a note to this edition, explaining the special place The Little Engine That Could had in her heart.
    Book, 2020New York : Platt & Munk, Pblishers, an imprint of Grosset & Dunlap, 2020. — PIPER
  • New readers can learn all about Dolly's life and work with this short biography.
    Book, 2025New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2025. — J 921 PAR
  • Dazzlin' Dolly

    the Songwriting, Hit-singing, Guitar-picking Dolly Parton

    Slade, Suzanne,
    Dolly Parton didn't give up, even when she met setbacks that seemed impossible! This picture book biography is a wonderful readaloud.
    Book, 2022Honesdale, Pennsylvania : Calkins Creek, [2022] — ENF 921 PARTON
  • Dolly!

    the Story of Dolly Parton and Her Big Dream

    McGrath, Robyn,
    Another picture book well worth reading, Dolly! shows children the power of her imagination, as well as her determination to make her dreams come true.
    Book, 2022New York : Christy Ottaviano Books, 2022. — +B PARTON
  • Little Golden Books are a classic for a reason, and this one focuses on Dolly's story in hopes of inspiring children to follow in her footsteps.
    Book, 2021New York : Golden Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, [2021] — J BIO PAR
  • An illustrated chapter book for elementary and middle schoolers, Who Is (well, was) Dolly Parton? is a great choice for kids wanting to learn more about where she came from.
    Book, 2014New York, New York, USA : Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC, [2014] — J B PAR
  • Hushabye Baby

    Lullaby Renditions of Dolly Parton

    Caplinger, Dennis,
    Is there better nap music in the world than gentle covers of Dolly's hits? We think not...
    Music CD, 2009Los Angeles, CA : Hushabye Baby Music, [2009] — J MUSIC CD HUS
  • ...And neither do music producers, because you actually have two different CDs to choose from!
    Music CD, 2021Los Angeles, CA : Rockabye Baby!, [2021] — J MUSIC CD ROC
  • This movie adaptation of Dolly Parton's classic song is a sweet watch for the whole family.
    DVD, Warner Home Video. — DVD COAT
  • Dolly Parton guest stars in this special episode of The Magic School Bus. It might be the only TV show ever made that celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, AND recycling!
    DVD, 2012[United States] : Warner Brothers, 2012. — J-VIDEO DVD MAG 1-DISC

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