Dolly Parton is such a legend, and this beautiful picture book about her life was a great introduction to her life. The illustrations were simple, but beautiful, and I loved how the book highlights Dolly’s charity alongside her successful career. This was a happy and uplifting read.

I love the current trend of picture book biographies and this is one of my favorites. The story is highly engaging and well-written. The illustration style matches both the book and Dolly Partons personality. A great addition to any library!

Dolly Parton is the newest to be spotlighted in this latest edition of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. This series is such a delight and the perfect way to educate not just kids but everyone about historic and cultural icons.

Dolly Parton is a singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and overall country icon. This book highlights her start with Porter Wagoner, her collaboration with Kenny Rogers, and her deciding to open Dollywood! Dolly Parton has such an interesting life and I do wish the book delved a bit deeper into her story, but I understand why they left certain parts of her story out.

Daria Solak illustrates this installment and does an fantastic job. Solak's art style was so fun and her art definitely further helped tell Parton's story. I love collecting these books and am so thrilled to add this one to the rest of my collection.

A new addition to the brilliant (and critically-acclaimed) series, Little People, Big Dreams .

A few of the books in this series really stand out for me: I love Rosa Parks, Frida Kahlo and Anne Frank, for example, and very much enjoyed the David Bowie version. Also a musical icon, Dolly Parton and her story are fascinating to me.

Growing up near the Great Smokey Mountain in East Tennessee, Dolly was destined for stardom. She came from a poor family with eleven brothers and sisters but her life was rich in love and musical influence. Soon after graduating high school, Dolly moved to Nashville and began her life in music. What I love about this book is that it also pinpoints Dolly's success in business and her kind heart, paying tribute to her Imagination Library initiative to give books to children in need across the world. This book covers Dolly's fifty year career but is still presented in a way that is very appealing to children and young people.

The illustrations are adorable and I love the story; one of my new favourites!

I love the books in this series and I couldn’t wait to read this one on the fabulous Dolly Parton!

I love that these books give an insight in to the back stories of some of the most influential people in the world. The Little People, Big Dreams series is one I always look out for.

I love Dolly and think that she is an incredible lady, I did know most of the things mentioned about her in the book, but for me it didn’t really show her full personality which is what makes Dolly Parton so remarkable and special. I really enjoyed it, 5 stars from me, very highly recommended!

This is part of a series that I have grown to love, and they just seem to get better with each book. This Little People Big dreams book about Dolly Parton gives the perfect amount of information for a young reader. I love the simple, but not simplistic text and the back matter is very helpful for those curious minds that want to know more. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for this brand to purchase for my library.

Fun book for children about Dolly Parton! I loved the colorful illustrations and the author does a great job of succinctly summarizing her life and impact, including her musical career and desire to help children. That being said, the text was a little stilted. I think parents who are Dolly fans will really enjoy reading this one to their kids!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this ARC.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for the ebook copy to read and review.

What a wonderful book, it was beautifully made. Telling the story of the queen Dolly Parton, of her growing up in a big family of twelve, of her beautiful gift of her voice and how she managed to make her dreams come true. To her then becoming a millionaire and being worldwide famous, but still being humble and sweet and giving back to others as she’s always been taught.

I love Dolly and I love the way this was made sharing her wonderful story in a quick and easy way for children, giving them the chance to find inspiration for who she is and what she had to do to achieve her dreams, it also came with the most adorable illustrations to go along with it.

This is a very adorable book and a fun, quick read on someone incredible in this world.

Dolly Parton, a real inspirational woman, she should be held up as an example far more of what strong women can do, from beautiful music, to helping people, she never forgets where she came from. Another fabulous book from Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, with beautiful art and it’s a pleasure to read. Should be read by big and little people.


Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

5 out of 5 🌟 Adorable illustrations for a short & sweet story

Little People, Big Dreams is a series of short books for children about extraordinary people who change the way we’re looking at the world now. It’s an enjoyable piece of non-fiction kids’ literature to savor along with your tiny humans. I love biographies of people who dared to be different, and these short books are one of my favorites.
I must admit, as a person born and raised in Europe, I didn’t know much about Dolly Parton's history and early years. Hence the book was enjoyed by the whole family and we all learned about Dolly’s life and listen to her songs together. What a great family bonding evening!

What I really liked about the series ‘Little People, Big Dreams’ are simple and friendly illustrations to make children feel it was truly made for them. While younger children can be engaged in ‘show-and-tell’ activities, the older ones can try their drawing skills and make their own Dolly. Daria Solak is using all the familiar materials — crayons, markers, and paints — inviting kids to engage in the story.

Overall, ‘Dolly Parton’ is another great book in the series, the story is engaging and informative, can be read independently by Kindergarteners or 1–2 graders or, of course, alone or together, by everyone else.

*Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and feelings are my own.*

The Little People, Big Dreams series always releases great write-ups of important people, and this is no exception. I had my daughter read the book (Age 7) and she loved it! The story was easy for her to follow along with, and provided great insight to what kind of person Dolly Parton is, especially with her contribution to reading, and making sure children had access to literature.
The illustrations seem quick, and child-like, which is mostly common for this series, my daughter enjoys looking at the illustrations of the individual, and then going to the end and seeing what they looked like in real life.
Overall, this is a quick read to introduce someone to Dolly Parton and was definitely an enjoyable read at that!

Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Another awe inspiring biographical board book by this author about the life and accomplishments of country singer Dolly Parton. The author captures perfectly the fame and grand personality that was Dolly. A wonderful role model for young girls with a dream.

This series of books are among some of my favorite to use to teach in the classroom. I love exposing my kids to all different kinds of people from all different walks of life. Dolly Parton was no exception. The book was delightful with vivid illustrations and easy to understand story telling, My class loved to learn about Dolly and her life. The Little People Big Dreams series is a must have in every classroom across the world.

An admirable addition to one of my favorite children's biographical books! My grade 1 students just adore this series and they basically memorize the stories!

I am loving this "little people big dreams" series.

Dolly parton is my favorite and introducing your children to a legend in story format is amazing.

I can't wait to buy this for my wee niece! I'm a huge Dolly fan so couldn't wait to read this. Beautifully illustrated, the book is interesting and inspirational - much like Dolly herself. I was particularly pleased to see the inclusion of the Imagination Library. This book is a must-have for little girls with big dreams everywhere. I loved it!

This little biography of Dolly Parton, aimed at very small children, is adorable and inspiring. It would be an excellent way for Dolly fans to introduce her to the next generation or to inspire wanna-be artists to follow their dreams.

I received this advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Little Dolly is so cute!

As all of the books in this collection I'm surprised of how beautifully the story was told

Very inspirational.
Also loved that they included the library for.kids as part of the Singer achievement.

Despite being a big Dolly fan, I actually know surprisingly little about her life. I loved the illustrations in this - the texture really added interest. The addition of the timeline at the end, for those who wanted a little bit more information, was very helpful. I'm not sure how much I learnt from this, but it was a sweet and enjoyable read. I'd definitely be interested in trying out more of the series.

Soothing illustrations tell the story of Dolly Parton, talented youngster from the Great Smoky foothills to the Nashville singer/songwriter phenomenon. Follow the butterfly through Dolly's significant partnerships with her husband Carl, Porter Wagoner and Kenny Rogers, to her signature style and the projects that mean most to her like Dollywood and her Imagination Library. A must for any Children's Library, personal and public, or as a gift book for any Dolly fan