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Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Makes It Big

Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Makes It Big

Children's Books
Pages
40
Published
2023
Language
English
Prose complexity
1/10

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HeartwarmingWhimsicalInspiring
Coming of Age

Genres

Children's Books

Authors

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Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton is the most honored and revered female singer-songwriter of all time. She has garnered eleven Grammy Awards and fifty-five nominations, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. In 1999, Parton was inducted into the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame, and in 2022, she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She is the author of multiple bestselling books, including Songteller; Run, Rose, Run (with James Patterson); Behind the Seams; and ***Good Lookin’ Cook...

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Isabel Mendoza

Isabel Mendoza is the author of children's books like "Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Makes It Big." She also wrote "Llama Llama Holiday Helper," a favorite for young readers.

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MacKenzie Haley

MacKenzie Haley writes and illustrates delightful picture books for children. Her works often feature humor and imagination, like Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Makes It Big, Scariest Kitten in the World, and How to Hide a Ghost. She also explores themes of family and identity in books such as Sam Is My Sister.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Makes It Big part of a series?

    This picture book is the first in a planned series featuring Billy the Kid, a goat from the Smoky Mountains with musical aspirations.

  • What inspired Dolly Parton to write this book?

    Dolly Parton drew inspiration from her own childhood experiences growing up in the Smoky Mountains and her journey to Nashville to pursue a music career. The story reflects her personal values of dreaming big and staying true to oneself.