“There is absolutely nothing wrong with being different.” Dolly Parton

Exploring “Coat of Many Colors”

• Book Summary

• Reasons Your Child will love it

• Meaningful Conversation starters

• Deeper Thoughts

• Resources

Dolly Parton takes the lyrics to her song, “Coat of Many Colors,” adds some illustrations, and out pops a children’s book with a message. Dolly wants children to know that it’s more than just okay to be different — it’s a celebration of one’s own uniqueness.

1.  The Message

The message is one of love and courage.

2. The Meaning

If you feel loved and have the courage to celebrate your uniqueness, then you can overcome the harsh insults that come from those who do fear differences.

3.  The Illustrations

Beautifully illustrated! If you know the tune, it’s almost like the tune plays in your head as you read the lyrics and appreciate the illustrations. It might be fun to play the song, as your child reads along.

We live in a diverse world where we all have differences, but for some strange reason, we celebrate and treasure our sameness more than our differences.

If you have children, raise the awareness! Dolly also has an Anti-bullying Children’s Album:

“I Believe in You”