Dolly parton is an internationally renowned superstar who has contributed timeless classics to the world of music entertainment, including jolene, coat of many colors, and the megahit i will always love you. Within the pages of the book, brookes art brings the story of the song to life. My kids grew up listening to dolly, and weve used her songs in many ways, the coat of many colors backs up the bible story, jolene is my second daughters middle name, and when my youngest daughter couldnt get out of bed in the morning, we would crank up romeo and let her wake up to dolly every morning. Dolly loved her coat but the children had a different opinion on it. Coat of many colors by dolly parton pdfread coat of many colors by dolly parton dolly parton lends the lyrics of her classic song coat of many colors to this heartfelt picture book for young readers.
Coat of many colors coat of many colors by parton, dolly author jan1896 paperback on. Aug 29, 2016 country music legend dolly partons rural upbringing in the smoky mountains of tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. Country music legend dolly partons rural upbringing in the smoky mountains of tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. United states book list dolly partons imagination library. Dolly partons imagination library goodnight with dolly. Dolly parton lends the lyrics of her classic song coat of many colors to this heartfelt picture book for young readers. She has garnered 7 grammy awards, 10 country music association awards, 5 academy of country music awards, 3 american music awards and is one of only five female. A poor girl delights in her coat of many colors made by her mother from rags because, despite the ridicule of the other children. Coat of many colors paperback 2016 by dolly parton author. So it makes sense that, halfway through coat of many colors, a pinkcheeked, 9yearold dolly alyvia alyn lind stands. Kenny rogers you cant make old friends duet with dolly parton official video duration. Coat of many colors dolly parton, judith sutton isbn. Winter is coming to tennessee and theres no money to buy a new coat, so a little girls mama sews one for her out of rags. The little girl wears it to school proudly, and when the other children laugh.
A poor girl delights in her coat of many colors made by her mother from rags because, despite the ridicule of the. On april 2, you can learn how we made it to this important milestone when the library that dolly built opens in select theaters nationwide. Snuggled in bed with her imagination library book, dolly shares stories that are just right for this moment in time. Dolly parton reads coat of many colors book to children at the library of congress video courtesy of the library of congress. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this. The history and meaning behind dolly partons coat of many colors when dollys mother took a box of rags that someone had given her and sewed them into a patchwork coat of love for her daughter, she didnt know she was setting her on a path that would become one of the most beautifully woven tapestries in the history of american music. When she didnt have a coat, her mom sewed her one out of rags, and kids at school ridiculed her. The little yellowhaired girl in her handmade coat is a. Coat of many colors dolly parton, brooke boynton hughes isbn.
Penguin young readers will publish dolly partons childrens book coat of many colors with allnew illustrations by brooke boyntonhughes. Back through the years i go wondering once again back to the seasons of my youth i recall a box of rags that someone gave us and how my mama put the rags to use. Aug 22, 2017 during an announcement of a new childrens album i believe in you, music superstar dolly parton read her own book coat of many colors to children who were invited to participate. Dollys coat of many colors childrens book brings one of her bestloved songs to life, based on one of her most vivid childhood memories. Dolly partons coat of many colors reillustrated booksa. Goodnight with dolly episode 2 dolly parton reads coat. The single coat of many colors was released in october of 1971. Dolly partons imagination library puts books into the hands and hearts of children around the world. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Growing up with little money, dollys mom made her familys clothes. Buy dolly parton s album titled coat of many colors to enjoy in your home or car, or. Oct 02, 2016 the colorado native contributed beautiful illustrations for the rerelease of dollys childrens book, coat of many colors. Coat of many colors kindle edition by parton, dolly. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Coat of many colors dolly parton, author, judith sutton. Coat of many colors kindle edition by parton, dolly, hughes. Shown on the programme country at the bbc, but originally from bbc parkinson show 1979. Her mother was given a box of fabric scraps, but with winter coming, dolly needed a coat. The readings will be a mixture of dolly and the interior pages of the books. Dolly parton reads coat of many colors to kids youtube. Dolly parton has 54 books on goodreads with 179 ratings. Latinautor peermusic, umpi, latinautor, cmrra, sony atv publishing, uniao brasileira. Dolly parton s coat of many colors is a 2015 american madefortelevision drama film based on a true story by dolly parton, written by pamela k.
During an announcement of a new childrens album i believe in you, music superstar dolly parton read her own book coat of many colors to children who were invited to participate. Nov 17, 2015 dollys coat of many colors childrens book brings one of her bestloved songs to life, based on one of her most vivid childhood memories. Jan 01, 1994 coat of many colors is a book by the classic artist dolly parton. Coat of many colors paperback january 18, 1996 by dolly parton author. The song tells a story from dollys hardscrabble tennessee mountain childhood. To date, she remains one of the most successful country artists, with 25 numberone singles a record for a female performer and 42 top10 country albums more than anyone else. These books are delivered to registered children each month from birth to age five. Dolly parton reads coat of many colors at the library of. Coat of many colors childrens book by dolly parton. Coat of many colors by dolly parton 9780451532374 booktopia. The little yellowhaired girl in her handmade coat is a perfect likeness to a young dolly.
Dolly parton reads coat of many colors in the second installment of her new readaloud series, goodnight with dolly. There is a childrens book based on the song, written by dolly parton and illustrated by judith sutton. Coat of many colors kindle edition by parton, dolly rebecca. Quality reading and quality time for yourself and children. Dolly grew up in rural tennessee, where love was plentiful but money was scarce.
It was released in september 1971 as the second single and title track from the album coat of. Oct 18, 2016 dolly parton lends the lyrics of her classic song coat of many colors to this heartfelt picture book for young readers. They had a large family with 12 children and were rather poor. Back through the years i go wondering once again back to the seasons of my youth i recall a box of rags that someone gave us. Dolly rebecca parton is a grammy awardwinning country music singersongwriter, author, actress and philanthropist. The hardcover of the coat of many colors by dolly parton, brooke. Coat of many colors dolly parton with lyrics youtube.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading coat of many colors. A poor girl delights in her coat of many colors made by her mother from rags because, despite the ridicule of the other children, she knows the coat was made with love. The patchwork coat itself may be long gone, but the story of dolly partons coat of many colors lives on and as parton will tell you herself, its a true story. Coat of many colors by dolly parton and tomie depaola. Country music legenddolly partons rural upbringing in the smoky mountains of tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. Nov 23, 2015 the history and meaning behind dolly partons coat of many colors when dollys mother took a box of rags that someone had given her and sewed them into a patchwork coat of love for her daughter, she didnt know she was setting her on a path that would become one of the most beautifully woven tapestries in the history of american music. Revisit this classic american song and find out how even the glitzy, glamorous dolly parton brings life to her deepseated mountain pride. Dolly parton coat of many colors lyrics genius lyrics.
Dolly partons coat of many colors is a 2015 american madefortelevision drama film based on a true story by dolly parton, written by pamela k. Goodnight with dolly dolly partons imagination library. Imagination library books are specially selected ageappropriate, highquality titles. Using lyrics from her classic song coat of many colors, the book tells the story of a young girl in. Coat of many colors coat of many colors by parton, dolly author jan1896 paperback. Coat of many colors is a song written and recorded by american country music singer dolly parton, which has been described on a number of occasions as her favorite song she has written. Each one is personalized with the childs name and mailed directly to. Dolly parton reads coat of many colors book to kids youtube. When dolly needed a winter coat, her mom only had multiple rags of different fabric to put together. Aug 16, 2017 kenny rogers you cant make old friends duet with dolly parton official video duration. Coat of many colors by dolly parton, brooke boynton hughes. Being openly, playfully selfaggrandizing is a big part of partons charm. Of the ten songs on the coat of many colors lp, parton was the author of all but three.
Using lyrics from her classic song coat of many colors, the book tells the story of a young girl in need of a warm winter coat. It was released in september 1971 as the second single and title track from the album coat of many colors. Dolly parton wrote this wonderful childrens book from a wonderful hit song that she had in the 70s. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The colorado native contributed beautiful illustrations for the rerelease of dollys childrens book, coat of many colors.
Coat of many colors is a book by the classic artist dolly parton. You can also buy a childrens picture book based on the song as well as dvds of the 2015 tv movie, coat of many colors, and the 2016 sequel, christmas of many colors. Coat of many colors kindle edition by dolly parton author, judith sutton illustrator format. Coat of many colors offers parents a chance to offer their kids morals and a glimpse into a poor childs life. With endless talent and creativity she has written what is sure to be a classic childrens hit. Winter is coming to tennessee and theres no money to buy a new. Dolly welcomes the viewers and introduces the title, author and illustrator. Nov, 2016 buy coat of many colors by parton, dolly isbn. Presgr 2country singersongwriter parton has, with illustrator boyntonhughes, turned her famous song coat of many colors into a delightful and evocative picture book.