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.
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