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Dazzle Like Dolly: Games, Activities, Quizzes & Fun Inspired by the Queen of Country

Dazzle Like Dolly: Games, Activities, Quizzes & Fun Inspired by the Queen of Country

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Jessica MacLeish

Publisher

HarperCollins

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Release Date

October 15, 2024

ISBN

978-0063270527

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Be a star! Tap into your inner Dolly and dazzle away in this all-original, unauthorized book of wisdom and fun that is perfect for Dolly Parton fans of any age.

For any kid who ever wanted to be more like Dolly Parton, Dazzle Like Dolly is the perfect way to get started. With 144 pages of fun facts, homespun advice, quizzes, creative ideas, pages to write and draw in, and much more, this book will appeal to anyone who wants to put more joy and music in the world like country music superstar and beloved humanitarian Dolly Parton.

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Colorful and Engaging

February 28, 2025 (Updated: June 04, 2026)

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4.7

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5.0

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Dazzle Like Dolly is such a fun way to use the words and life of Dolly Parton to be creative and reflective of ones own life!

Even if children don’t know who Dolly Parton is yet, this book is colorful, engaging, and fun for children and middle grades! I feel like I learned a lot more about Dolly Parton that I didn't know before: from her humble beginnings to her dazzling career, and what she is up to now.

The pages were super bright and eye catching, screaming Dolly.
The colors, fonts and more importantly, the questions asked are so creative.

I liked all the writing prompts, particularly the section of this book where readers are asked to make a list of goals/dreams, and then break those big dreams into small steps for a “tried and true strategy” helping to drive home that success doesn’t happen overnight.

Dolly really is a wonderful role-model for young people. She has a can-do attitude towards life, is a hard-worker, treats everyone like a friend, and embraces her talents and uniqueness. She is someone anyone of all ages can look up to.
This felt part journal, part biography, all inspiration. I think everyone would get a kick out of the song lyrics scattered throughout, as well as the different activities offered throughout.

This book doesn’t sugarcoat it, but it does give good advice on how to work hard and never give up. With "Be True to Yourself and the World" as the main focus of this journal, it is a must buy for the young girls, or boys, in your life.

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A kind journal for YA

April 13, 2026 (Updated: June 04, 2026)

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Thank you to Jessica MacLeish and Harper Collins for a copy of Dazzle Like Dolly. I was excited to win so I could review it. I'm a fan of Dolly Parton.
I have known Dolly's music for years and have only recently learned of how charitable she is. This journal is a perfect example of her kindness. I plan on giving it to my young niece who plays guitar after I review it.
I loved the Creativity section! The colors, fonts and more importantly, the questions asked are so creative for a young teen. I remember how hard it was to be a teen and I think the "When You're Feeling Blue" section will help teens. The space to write out or draw answers is big enough and colorful. Dolly's forgiveness of Porter shows how it's ok to feel all the feelings but that forgiveness is a huge part of it as well. My niece plays in a church band and I know she will appreciate the "Define Your Faith" section will be of interest to her. The "Be Yourself" is the main focus of this journal (to me anyway) and that is why I am so excited to share it with my niece.
Beautifully pink, important insightful questions and a very nicely laid out format make this a great journal for a teen girl - especially one who is Christian and into music.