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outcolder's review against another edition
3.0
Zero dramatic tension. It says she wrote songs about the trials women face but Dolly doesn’t seem to face any trials herself. Some people thought the hair and make-up were too much, but Dolly isn’t bothered. The illustrations are cute, I like the knees and the butterfly search game but the red cheeks on everyone disturbed me. Instead of a two page spread with Kenny Rogers, maybe they might’ve fit something more about the films? I realize they need to keep it short, but I am also missing Dolly playing Yakkety Sax. Do kids like these?
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
I just love Dolly Parton, sorry to say not because of her music (I am not a fan of country/country-ish music), but because I love her energy, how she always looks fabulous, and of course all her charity work (like gifting books to children). So I had to try out this book and see if I could learn more about this amazing woman.
I loved reading about Dolly’s life, I didn’t know she had so many siblings and that she started so young. I had a bit of a giggle that she found love instantly after moving to a new town, fate works in mysterious ways. I loved seeing how everything got set into motion for her to become who she is today. From singing and awards to charity and business. She is an amazing woman, and I knew that.
I do have to say that, just like with a couple of other books in this series, it feels a bit jarring how the ages just fly by. One moment she is a child the next she is an adult. I get that you cannot cram everything in a picture book, but a bit more of a smooth transition would have been nice.
Like with the other books we get a timeline at the end and I was glad with that as it gave just a bit more information on some events.
I wonder why there is a butterfly (I am guessing it is that) on most (I didn’t feel like going back again) pages. Is that because of her one song? Or is there some other meaning to it?
The art was a bit a miss to me. I did like the style, but the perspectives just felt off. At times it felt like it should have perspective but in the same time the image was also flat. Hopefully that makes sense. I am sure I can explain it better in Dutch.
I just love Dolly Parton, sorry to say not because of her music (I am not a fan of country/country-ish music), but because I love her energy, how she always looks fabulous, and of course all her charity work (like gifting books to children). So I had to try out this book and see if I could learn more about this amazing woman.
I loved reading about Dolly’s life, I didn’t know she had so many siblings and that she started so young. I had a bit of a giggle that she found love instantly after moving to a new town, fate works in mysterious ways. I loved seeing how everything got set into motion for her to become who she is today. From singing and awards to charity and business. She is an amazing woman, and I knew that.
I do have to say that, just like with a couple of other books in this series, it feels a bit jarring how the ages just fly by. One moment she is a child the next she is an adult. I get that you cannot cram everything in a picture book, but a bit more of a smooth transition would have been nice.
Like with the other books we get a timeline at the end and I was glad with that as it gave just a bit more information on some events.
I wonder why there is a butterfly (I am guessing it is that) on most (I didn’t feel like going back again) pages. Is that because of her one song? Or is there some other meaning to it?
The art was a bit a miss to me. I did like the style, but the perspectives just felt off. At times it felt like it should have perspective but in the same time the image was also flat. Hopefully that makes sense. I am sure I can explain it better in Dutch.
hollyxbear's review against another edition
5.0
Dolly Parton is one of the best humans to exist. I loved learning about her and this book gives such a good way for children to learn about an amazing woman.
els04's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
5.0
Little People, Big Dreams. Dolly Parton. Illustraties: Daria Solak. Tekst: Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara.
Joepie! Een nieuw deeltje in deze geweldige reeks voor kleine en grote mensen. Ik ben een grote fan. Als je deze reeks nog niet kent loop je al een deeltje of twintig achter; hol snel naar de onafhankelijke boekenwinkel in je buurt om deze treurige achterstand in te halen!
Eindelijk heeft Dolly haar dik verdiende deeltje. Zij heeft recht op haar plaats in deze reeks omdat ze als klein, mooi zingend meisje is uitgegroeid tot een wereldwijde ster met magisch mooie nummers op haar palmares maar ook omdat zij al jaar en dag een heuse boekenvriend is met haar stichting Imagination Library!
De vlotte teksten van Vegara en de super schattige tekeningen van Solak maken dit boekje tot een geweldig mooi hebbeding dat jong en oud direct zal doen smelten. Mooi, mooi, mooi! Ik ben fan. Zo blij met dit Parton eerbetoon!
geekwayne's review against another edition
3.0
'Dolly Parton' by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara with illustrations by Daria Solak is an picture book about the famous country singer.
Dolly Parton grew up poor, but loved music. Through her talent, she made it to the big time. She gave back by starting a reading program, and also became a successful businesswoman.
This is a fun series for young readers. I liked this one, but the art wasn't my favorite this time around. It's still good, and fits the subject well.
I received a review copy of this ebook from The Quarto Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
Dolly Parton grew up poor, but loved music. Through her talent, she made it to the big time. She gave back by starting a reading program, and also became a successful businesswoman.
This is a fun series for young readers. I liked this one, but the art wasn't my favorite this time around. It's still good, and fits the subject well.
I received a review copy of this ebook from The Quarto Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
theshaggyshepherd's review
4.0
I have always been a fan of Dolly Parton due to both her music and her love of sharing books. I'm glad that with Dolly Parton by Isabel Sanchez Vegara I now have a chance to share her story with the children in my life. I really enjoyed the illustrations by Daria Solak as well. This is the first book I have read out of this series and I am looking forward to reading many more.
veecaswell's review against another edition
4.0
Read this to do some research for Rainbows as IWD is coming up and this was so charming!
The artwork is beautiful too!
The artwork is beautiful too!