<p class="wp-block-paragraph">On October 1, 2024, Penguin Young Readers will publish <em><strong>Dolly Parton’s Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas</strong></em><strong>, </strong>a new, standalone sequel to Parton’s <em>New York Times </em>bestselling picture book, <em>Dolly Parton’s Billy the Kid Makes It Big. </em></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Featuring Dolly’s beloved god-dog and inspired by her song ‘Comin’ Home for Christmas’, this hilarious and heart-warming tale about the true meaning of Christmas follows Billy the Kid, a French bulldog who has everything he could ever want: a place in Nashville, a great band, and even a cross-country tour. But when Billy’s band is scheduled to perform at Barkafeller Center on Christmas Day, he must decide what matters to him most: fame or family?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“I always love celebrating Christmas with my family and of course my god-dog Billy,” said Dolly Parton. “Since he’s a big star now, he deserves his own holiday special! Using my ‘Comin’ Home for Christmas’ lyrics, I wanted to tell a story about the importance of family and friends, especially during the holidays. I hope this is a book families will be excited to read every year for Christmas.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Parton’s previous children’s books include <em>Coat Of Many Colors</em> (1994) and <em>I Am A Rainbow</em> (2009). In 2023, Parton introduced the beloved new character Billy the Kid, inspired by her favorite god-dog, in <em>Billy the Kid Makes It Big. </em>The book was an instant <em>New York Times </em>bestseller and dubbed a “wholesome howl” by <em>Kirkus Reviews</em>.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Francesco Sedita, President, Penguin Workshop said, “Dolly is making sure that her beloved God-Dog Billy will never have a ‘Hard Candy Christmas’. ; This book is pure holiday joy, and we hope that families will enjoy it for generations to come.”</p>



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