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Praise for DOLLY! An Amazon Best Book of the Month A Sam's Club selection A Target selection A profile of the Queen of Country Music that conveys the spirit and spunk of a little girl with a big vision. --Kirkus An upbeat, colorful look at the beloved singer's childhood and rise to fame. McGrath's accessible text and Surrey's gouache illustrations of Dolly and her home, family, and performances bring to life the singer's early ambitions and struggles.... Readers with their own passions will nod in recognition as the young singer's heartbeat quickens with joy when she hears music from the Grand Ole Opry, and they'll be encouraged when Dolly's perseverance pays off, moving from being mocked for her clothes to life as a glamorous superstar. --Booklist This digitally illustrated book is as bright as the singer's favorite outfits.... Add this to any collection that lacks a Parton biography. --School Library Journal

Praise for Dolly! A profile of the Queen of Country Music that conveys the spirit and spunk of a little girl with a big vision. --Kirkus

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Robyn McGrath spent her childhood dreaming of all the things she could be when she grew up. She still loves to dream, but she also loves writing for young readers. A native Texan, Robyn lives in Austin, Texas with her family where she works as a play therapist and children's author. Dolly! is her first book. Ellen Surrey makes her colorful illustrations in sunny Los Angeles. Blending her love of mid-century design and vintage children's books, Ellen enjoys finding beauty in the past and sharing it with a contemporary audience. Her work has appeared in such publications as New York Times, The New Yorker, and Los Angeles Times. She makes her debut with Dolly! You can view more of Ellen's work by visiting ellensurrey.com

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