Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Makes It Big
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2023 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Makes It Big

By Dolly Parton, Erica S Perl, MacKenzie Haley (Illustrator)

Part of the Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid series

A bulldog dreams of country music stardom but faces bullies in Nashville. Can he find his voice and confidence?

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40 pages· 724 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Billy the Kid, a French bulldog with a passion for country music, heads to Nashville to chase his dream of stardom. But when bullies at the Battle of the Bow-wows shake his confidence, Billy must rely on his favorite tunes, new friends, and a country music idol to find his courage. Will he overcome the odds and become the star he was meant to be? This charming tale explores the power of self-belief and friendship in the face of adversity.

From the publisher

From the legendary Dolly Parton comes a story about her god-dog and Instagram personality, Billy the Kid, who is hoping to make it big as a country music star in Nashville, Tennessee. French bulldog Billy the Kid was born with an ear for music. And not just any music. He loves barking to the beat of country music! So Billy sets out to Nashville to sing his heart out. But when he meets some big bullies at the Battle of the Bow-wows, Billy worries he’s barking up the wrong tree. He’ll need his favorite songs (“Jowlene” and “I Will Pawlways Love You,” of course), a group of scrappy new friends, and his favorite country music star to regain self-confidence and be the star he always knew he could be. Written by Dolly Parton with Erica S. Perl and illustrated by MacKenzie Haley, this is a delightful picture book about standing up to people (and dogs) who put you down and finding the drive to achieve your dreams.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
724
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
540L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about bullyingBooks about dogsBooks about musicBooks about confidence
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
April 25, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593661574

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