Let dolly parton read you a bedtime story on youtube, facebook, twitter and instagram the goodnight with dolly video series starts thursday, april. Oct 03, 2015 dolly parton releases eighth solo album, coat of many colors in october 1971, dolly parton released her eighth solo album, coat of many colors. 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. It offers fans a sneak peek at the cast on the set. Country music legend dolly partons rural upbringing in the smoky mountains of tennessee provides. Coat of many colors 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 dolly partons imagination library. The country legend turns the lyrics of her first hit song into an appetizingly sweet first foray into picture books. Let dolly parton read you a bedtime story on youtube. 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 wi. According to the coat of many colors songfacts, dolly parton introduces this in concert as a true story about a little patchwork coat my momma made me from a box of rags. Goodnight with dolly dolly partons imagination library. Dolly parton reads coat of many colors book to kids youtube. Dolly partons coat of many colors read aloud story.
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. Dollys coat of many colors childrens book brings one of her bestloved songs to life, based on one of her most vivid childhood memories 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, she gives them a quick lesson about what it means to be rich. Based on an incident from parton s childhoodshe grew up penniless in the. Heavily regarded by many critics and dolly fans as one of the top 3 albums in her career, coat of many colors is simply a standout. Parents need to know that coat of many colors is a picture book illustrating the lyrics of country music star dolly parton s 1971 hit song of the same name. These books are delivered to registered children each month from birth to age five. Mar 30, 2020 dolly partons imagination library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth to age five in participating communities within the united states, united kingdom, canada, australia and republic of ireland. About coat of many colors dolly parton lends the lyrics of her classic song coat of many colors to this heartfelt picture book for young readers.
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. Penguin young readers will publish dolly partons childrens book coat of many colors with allnew illustrations by brooke boyntonhughes. It was released in september 1971 as the second single and title track from the album co. Buy a cheap copy of coat of many colors book by dolly parton.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Coat of many colors by dolly parton 20161018 dolly parton on. Country music legend dolly partons rural upbringing in the smoky mountains of tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. Dolly parton s coat of many colors is based on the inspiring true story of living legend dolly parton s remarkable upbringing. When she didnt have a coat, her mom sewed her one out of rags, and kids at school ridiculed her.
Dolly parton reads coat of many colors at the library of. Dolly parton coat of many colors lyric video youtube. Dolly rebecca parton is a grammy awardwinning country music singersongwriter, author, actress and philanthropist. Rolling stone magazine named this album last year as one of the top 100 greatest albums of all time by any artist in any genre. Country music legenddolly partons rural upbringing in the smoky mountains of tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. Mar 30, 2020 dolly parton reads imagination library books during goodnight with dolly a weekly storytime series for children and families.
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Josephs father, jacob or israel, was particularly proud of him because he was born when jacob was an old man. The book, published by harpercollins in 1996, features paintings from illustrator judith sutton. The handmade coat was the subject of the title track of dollys eighth solo album released in 1971. While dolly parton s patchwork coat inspired ridicule, josephs inspired envy. According to the coat of many colors songfacts, dolly parton introduces this in concert as a true story about a little patchwork coat my momma read more according to the coat of many colors songfacts, dolly parton introduces this in concert as a true story about a little patchwork coat. Aug 16, 2017 kenny rogers you cant make old friends duet with dolly parton official video duration. Touch your woman 1972 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. Dollys coat of many colors childrens book brings one of her bestloved songs to life, based on one of her most vivid childhood memories. Imagination library books are specially selected ageappropriate, highquality titles. Dolly parton coat of many colors lyrics genius lyrics.
Jan 01, 1994 way cute illustrations and way cute book. Dolly parton reads coat of many colors to kids youtube. The rolling hills of tennessee farmland, framed in lovely patchwork quilt patterns, set the stage for dolly parton s of grand ol opry fame warm childhood. Coat of many colors kindle edition by parton, dolly. Country music legend dolly parton s rural upbringing in the smoky mountains of tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. Country music legenddolly parton s rural upbringing in the smoky mountains of tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. Dolly parton reads coat of many colors book to children at the library of congress video courtesy of the library of congress. Find books like coat of many colors from the worlds largest community of readers. The book, with allnew illustrations by brooke boynton hughes, will feature making fun aint funny, a downloadable exclusive original song written by dolly. Dolly parton reads coat of many colors in the second installment of her new readaloud series, goodnight with dolly.
In this series, dolly reads select imagination library books, all carefully. Winter is coming to tennessee and theres no money to buy a new. Penguin young readers will publish dolly parton s childrens book coat of many colors with allnew illustrations by brooke boyntonhughes. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Dolly partons coat of many colors childrens book details. There is a childrens book based on the song, written by dolly parton and illustrated by judith sutton. Coat of many colors by dolly parton 9780451532374 booktopia. Dolly parton lends the lyrics of her classic song coat of many colors to this heartfelt picture book for young readers. 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 parton on her book coat of many colors youtube. Coat of many colors by dolly parton and tomie depaola. United states book list dolly partons imagination library.
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. Shown on the programme country at the bbc, but originally from bbc parkinson show 1979. Penguin to publish coat of many colors by dolly parton. Oct 18, 2016 dolly parton lends the lyrics of her classic song coat of many colors to this heartfelt picture book for young readers. Dec 03, 2015 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.
Dolly parton reads coat of many colors book to children at the library of congress video courtesy of the library. Dolly partons imagination library puts books into the hands and hearts of children around the world. Dolly partons imagination library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth to age five in participating communities within the united states, united kingdom, canada, australia and republic of ireland. Dolly partons coat of many colors reillustrated booksa. Country music legend dolly parton s rural upbringing in the smoky mountains of tennessee provides the backdrop for. It was released in september 1971 as the second single and title track from the album coat of many colors. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading coat of many colors. Coat of many colors by dolly parton, brooke boynton hughes. Clap clap kids nursery rhymes and stories recommended for you. Coat of many colors book by dolly parton thriftbooks. The song tells a story from dolly s hardscrabble tennessee mountain childhood.
May 07, 2017 follow along with grandma as she reads aloud dolly parton s coat of many colors. Revisit this classic american song and find out how even the glitzy, glamorous dolly parton brings life to her deepseated mountain pride. Nov 17, 2017 three little pigs, story for children clap clap kids, fairy tales and songs for kids duration. 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. Jun 10, 2016 penguin young readers will publish dolly partons childrens book coat of many colors with allnew illustrations by brooke boyntonhughes. Coat of many colors kindle edition by parton, dolly, hughes. 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. 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. Dolly parton talks about her book, coat of many colors and the girl scout badge that has come of it. The song is based on actual facts because dolly parton s mother really made her such a coat. Aug 29, 2016 country music legend dolly partons rural upbringing in the smoky mountains of tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. Coat of many colors kindle edition by parton, dolly, hughes, brooke boynton. Dolly parton presents 100 millionth imagination library book duration. Coat of many colors childrens book published january 18, 1996 last updated november 17, 2015 dolly s 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 read aloud story time. Dolly partons imagination library usa, uk, ie, ca, au. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Many years ago, dolly parton wrote a song called coat of many colors. The song, my blue tears, was released as the albums first single in the summer of 1971 and was followed by the release of the album and title track in fall of the same year. They had a large family with 12 children and were rather poor. Coat of many colors by dolly parton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The biblical story of joseph and his coat of many colors is found in genesis 37. Goodreads members who liked coat of many colors also liked. 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.
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