While targeting a young audience of readers, this colorful, informative book can be read and enjoyed by any age. There's a lot to like here. First, the illustrations are bright and charming as they show a sort of cartoon, or even coloring-bookish style Dolly throughout her career. I definitely liked the fact that her beloved butterflies are scattered throughout, giving children an extra thing to look for.

While this hardly covers new ground for long time fans, it's a well-done, nicely organized recap of the highlights. Nor does it focus strictly on her music. While that is certainly highlighted, it also mentions her many, many efforts throughout her career to help others. As a former teacher, I definitely loved the emphasis on the Imagination Library that has put books in the hands of millions who otherwise might not get that opportunity, not to mention her efforts to help lower the drop-out rate. Of course, you'll find the usual, all presented in a short, easily understood manner with lots of color (and butterflies). Song titles are often highlighted with background info and many of her awards are listed, too, as well as her film career. Each page/section is illustrated.

Bottom line, even for this long past "little one" reader status, I enjoyed this recap of the life and significance of the one and only Dolly Parton. Thanks for making this book available #CiderHillPress - #ApplesaucePress for those who are going to have the pleasure of discovering her and getting to know her for the first time. Hope they get to visit Dollywood some day for real.

Very informative book! Loved to read it and learned a lot of things I didn't know about Dolly Parton!

Thank you to NetGalley and Cider Mill Press for the ARC.

This biography is such a fun overview of Dolly Parton's life and contributions to music and culture. The illustrations are darling and the author chose the perfect snippets of Dolly's achievements to share. This book would be fun for any of Dolly's many fans!

As both an elementary school teacher and a mom to a child who loves biographies, I found this colorful book on Dolly Parton to be a fabulous introduction to one of the most iconic figures in music and culture. The book strikes a great balance—offering detailed information about Dolly’s life and career while keeping the text interesting and accessible for young readers. It’s perfect for kids who enjoy nonfiction or are curious about pop stars. This would make a wonderful gift or great addition to any child’s personal library or classroom collection.

The pictures in this book were very cute. I enjoyed the illustrations. I also learned some things I did not know previously about Dolly Parton.

I love Dolly so reading this book was a no-brainer for me! Still, I learned quite a bit I didn't know before. I especially loved learning about her foundation to help lessen the drop out rate and was blown away from the decrease! The book is so pretty too, I just loved all the colors.

Read this to my son. Dolly is a major role model for me. My son is a member of her Imagination Library, so she’s very close to our hearts. It was lovely to read such a beautiful book together that gave more of her backstory and had lovely illustrations.

Who doesn't want to read about Dolly Parton? The Queen of Country has such an interesting life and is such a great role model. And the illustrations in this book are great!

The most adorable book published about Dolly Parton.
Suitable to read or look at with young children, but also a lovely collective item if you love Dolly Parton.
The art is absolutely gorgeous.

As a huge fan of Dolly Parton and of the "Baby Biographies" series, I was very excited to read this book with my family. This is a great biographical story about the queen of country music that is easy for children to understand. Dolly’s inspiring story is interesting and informative for children and adults alike. The illustrations are fun and unique, and I enjoyed learning more about the singer’s life and her incredible impact. As the book says, she is truly a living legend. This is a delightful board book!

Thank you to NetGalley and Cider Mill Press/ Applesauce Press for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

As a self-proclaimed Dolly aficionado with a dedicated shelf and even a Dolly-themed bathroom (don’t judge me!), I find this delightful book to be a sparkling little gem! The illustrations are not just stunning—they're vibrant, dazzling, and totally captivating! It's a perfect pick for budding Dolly enthusiasts and lifelong admirers alike. The information is presented with clarity and flair, making it a joy to read. I'm definitely adding this treasure to my Dolly collection and sharing it with the little ones in my life who could use a sprinkle of Dolly magic, too!

What a great book to learn about the amazing Dolly Parton. The pictures are great and eye catching. It is clear and to the point and has some awesome information on Dolly. This would be great if you are starting a library and are a music buff.

A lovely book. A nice introduction to the phenomenon that is Dolly Parton. It only needed to have included more details of her philanthropy to be five stars..

This book's so cute and so perfect for any youngster! The art style is gorgeous and so fun, I love how it looks like sophisticated crayola drawings. I also like how the book gives good facts and breaks it down in such a good way to learn about Dolly, and it allows for easy understanding.

Dolly is a national treasure! I will fight you on that! This is an adorable children's book about Dolly's accomplishments in music and as a wonderful person in general. The illustrations are super cute and quirky.