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.

Country music legend Dolly Parton's rural upbringing in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. 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. When her mother sews her a coat made of rags, the girl is mocked by classmates for being poor. But Parton's trademark positivity carries through to the end as the girl realizes that her coat was made with love "in every stitch." Beautiful illustrations pair with Parton's poetic lyrics in this heartfelt picture book sure to speak to all young readers.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Published: 10/18/2016
ISBN: 9780451532374
Pages: 32
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 10.50h x 10.40w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2016
School Library Journal 01/01/2017

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 166136 / Coat of Many Colors
Reading Level: 2.9 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5