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  • Published: 18 August 2026
  • ISBN: 9798217140640
  • Imprint: Penguin Workshop
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $40.00

Coat of Many Colors: 10th Anniversary Edition



Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Dolly Parton's iconic book Coat of Many Colors, inspired by her legendary song of the same name.

A New York Times bestseller!

Celebrate Dolly Parton’s cherished storybook that brilliantly lends the lyrics of her classic song "Coat of Many Colors" with this beautifully crafted 10th anniversary edition, featuring a special butter-yellow fabric cover and a new foreword from Dolly.

Although we had no money,
I was rich as I could be,
in my coat of many colors
my mama made for me.

Dolly Parton's rural upbringing in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book that tells the story of a young girl in need of a winter coat. Using lyrics from her classic song "Coat of Many Colors," Dolly fondly chronicles how her mother sews her a coat made of rags, and how she is mocked by classmates for being poor. But Parton's positive outlook carries through to the end as the girl realizes that her coat was made with love "in every stitch."

Whimsical illustrations pair with Parton's poetic lyrics in this heartfelt picture book that eloquently reveals how love and positivity make us richer than anything money can buy. This special 10th anniversary edition features an updated fabric cover and a foreword from Dolly Parton herself that is sure to resonate with fans of all ages.

  • Published: 18 August 2026
  • ISBN: 9798217140640
  • Imprint: Penguin Workshop
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $40.00

About the author

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton was one of the most honoured and beloved singer-songwriters of all time, an acclaimed author, actress, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Over a seven-decade career, her distinctive voice, heartfelt songwriting, warmth and wit made her a global icon. She earned eleven Grammy Awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award and was inducted into both the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. In 2024, Billboard named her the No. 1 Country Music Artist of All Time. Dolly was also the author of the bestselling books: Dolly Parton; Songteller; Run, Rose, Run; Behind the Seams and Good Lookin’ Cookin’. Inspired by her father, who never learned to read or write, she founded Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in 1995. To date, the programme has gifted more than 300 million free books to children around the world.

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