![]() Today, one in 10 children under the age of five in the United States receives books through her library.īilly the Kid Makes It Big will be available April, 25, but fans can preorder the book now. Children's literacy is a passion of hers, as she also created Dolly's Imagination Library to provide books for kids at no cost. This isn't the first children's book for Parton: She also penned Coat of Many Colors in 1994 and I Am a Rainbow in 2009. I hope this is the first of many books with Billy." "Since he’s a big star now, I knew a story with him at the center could help drive home important messages in a unique way. "When I launched the Doggy Parton line of pet products earlier this year, my goddog Billy got to be the star of the show," Parton says. I wanted kids to understand how harmful bullying can be to someone." "Years back I wrote a song ‘Makin’ Fun Ain’t Funny’ for my children’s album I Believe in You. He’s a bit of a wild cat, but that’s just what his best friend needsFor another special Dodo Kids video, here's Turbo Roo a two legged dog who never stops. "I am so proud to bring this book and the message it conveys to life," the singer shares. Perl, and MacKenzie Haley provided illustrations. The only hiccup in his plan is a group of bullies he comes across while competing in the Battle of the Bow-wows.įans of Parton will also be delighted to learn Billy's favorite songs are "Jowlene" and "I Will Pawlways Love You." The "9 to 5" singer wrote the book with Erica S. For more information, visit book follows the French bulldog as he pursues his dreams of being a country music sensation in Nashville. is built on the belief that kids are ready to have challenging, important and empowering conversations with the grownups in their lives. After the United States, the program launched in Canada in. Dolly’s home state of Tennessee pledged to pursue statewide coverage in 2004 and global expansion was on the horizon. It would prove to be the first of many millions of books sent to children around the world. Founded in 2019 in Portland, Oregon, A Kids Co. By 2003, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library had mailed one million books. is a new kind of kids media company that is working to empower a generation of kids through diverse storytelling. The Dodo is part of Vox Media, the leading modern media company.Ī Kids Co. We tell positive, authentic, entertaining stories about animals that make people laugh, cry happy tears, feel ALL the feels, and fall in love with animals. The Dodo is the #1 most-viewed and most-engaged with animal brand globally. “ A Kids Book About Caring for a Pet,” “ A Kids Book About Adopting a Pet,” and “ A Kids Book About Saying Goodbye to a Pet,” are available online today at Amazon and “The Dodo is a one of a kind brand that truly gets the magical relationship kids have with their pets and how important they truly are to one another.” “Every book we make is designed to speak to something kids think and feel deeply about,” said Jelani Memory, founder & CEO at A Kids Co. ( WATE) Dolly Parton and her god dog Billy the Kid made an appearance on Good Morning America teasing Parton’s new book, which will be released this week. Lastly, saying goodbye to a pet is emotional, but encouraging kids to talk about how they’re feeling and intentionally remembering what they loved about their pet can help them process and cope with loss. Kids can play an integral role in caring for their furry (or not-so-furry) friend, and the responsibility not only helps them grow, but makes their bond with the pet so much stronger. Teaching kids about pet adoption will encourage them to play a more active role in selecting a pet, and more importantly, develop empathy. It has been said that something as small as the flutter of a butterfly's wing can ultimately cause a typhoon. A butterfly always reminds us that there is always beauty at the end of all the pain. ![]() to help kids get excited about pet adoption and make this relationship the very best it can be.”Įach book in the series provides kids with all the information they need as their family welcomes and grows with a pet. Problem is, most people aren’t willing to be a caterpillar. “Kids and their pets love each other more than anything, and there are so many life lessons to be learned from growing up with a pet,” said Katy Brink, executive editor at The Dodo. ![]() The series is designed to kickstart challenging, empowering and important conversations for kids, with books including Adopting a Pet, Caring for a Pet, and Saying Goodbye to a Pet. ![]() The Dodo, the #1 global digital publisher for pet and animal content, today announced a new book series in partnership with A Kids Co., the brand that is making media for the next generation of world-changing kids.
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