December Books & Mailing Dates

In December 2016, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library sent 1,012,761 books to children around the world. That brings the total number of books mailed to 85,419,000!

Here is a list of the free books mailed in December 2016 for all countries. This list includes mailing dates.

Welcome Book - First book sent to registered children

"The Little Engine That Could" Written by Watty Piper & Illustrated by George & Doris Hauman

Welcome Book - First book sent to registered children

Australia - “Where is the Green Sheep?” - 12/15/16

Canada - "The Little Engine That Could" - 12/1/16

United Kingdom - "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" - 10/12/16

USA - "The Little Engine That Could" - 12/5/16

Group 1 - Registered Children Born in 2016

“Where’s My Nose?” By Susan Ring & Pictures By Stephanie Peterson

Group 1 - Registered Children Born in 2016

Australia - “Fancy That!” - 12/15/16

Canada - “Where’s My Nose?” - 12/1/16

United Kingdom - “Tomblibloos: The Happy Waving Game” - 10/12/16

USA - “Where’s My Nose?” - 12/9/16

Group 2 - Registered Children Born in 2015

“Llama Llama Red Pajama” By Anna Dewdney

Group 2 - Registered Children Born in 2015

Australia - "Sophie’s Big Bed" - 12/15/16

Canada - “Llama Llama Red Pajama” - 12/1/16

United Kingdom - "One Little Baby Birthday” - 10/12/16

USA - “Llama Llama Red Pajama” - 12/8/16

Group 3 - Registered Children Born in 2014

“King Jack and the Dragon” By Peter Bently & Helen Oxenbury

Group 3 - Registered Children Born in 2014

Australia - "Tom Tom" - 12/15/16

Canada - "The Story of Ferdinand" - 12/1/16

United Kingdom - “Goodnight Pirate" - 10/12/16  

USA - "King Jack and the Dragon" - 12/6/16

Group 4 - Registered Children Born in 2013

“The Snowy Day" By Ezra Jack Keats

Group 4 - Registered Children Born in 2013

Australia - "Davy & The Duckling” - 12/15/16

Canada -  “Little Chicken Duck" - 12/1/16

United Kingdom - “Five Minutes To Bed!” A Ladybird Skullabones Island Picture Book - 10/12/16

USA - “The Snowy Day" - 12/6/16

Group 5 - Registered Children Born in 2012

"Peace is an Offering" Words by Annette LeBox & Pictures by Stephanie Graegin

Group 5 - Registered Children Born in 2012

Australia - "A Forest" - 12/15/16

Canada -  "Wanda and the Frogs" - 12/1/16

United Kingdom - “The Snowman” - 10/12/16

USA - "Peace is an Offering" - 12/5/16

“Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!” by Nancy Carlson

Graduation Book - Last book children receive when they graduate from the program

Australia - “Starting School” - 12/15/16

Canada - “Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!” - 12/1/16

United Kingdom - "Just Imagine" - 10/12/16

USA - “Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!” - 12/1/16

Smoky Mountains Rise telethon benefiting the Dollywood Foundation's My People Fund

Dolly Parton plans Smoky Mountains Rise Telethon: A Benefit for the Dollywood Foundation's My People Fund

On Nov. 28, devastating wildfires burned some 17,000 acres in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The fires also affected parts of Gatlinburg and Sevier County, TN. Sadly, 14 people lost their lives in these terrible fires, and over 100 confirmed injuries were reported. Over 14,000 people were evacuated during the fires which damaged or destroyed more than 1,700 structures (homes, businesses and churches).

Sevier County is home to Dolly Parton and many of her businesses including the Dollywood Company and the Dollywood Foundation. In a video message on Dec. 1, Dolly announced a new effort by The Dollywood Company and The Dollywood Foundation to establish a fund to assist the victims of the Great Smoky Mountain wildfires in Tennessee. The My People Fund will provide $1000 each month for up to six months to Sevier County families who lost their homes in the wildfires.

Shortly after announcing the My People Fund a host of celebrities and entertainers pledged their support to the ongoing efforts and plans were made for Smoky Mountains Rise Telethon: A Benefit for the My People Fund.

Hank Williams Jr., Cyndi Lauper, Alabama, Don McLean, Ronnie Dunn, Jamey Johnson and Lauren Alaina have been added to the star-studded telecast, which will be broadcast on GAC, AXS-TV, RFD-TV and The Heartland Network.

See Smoky Mountains Rise Viewing Opportunities

During the telethon, viewers will be asked to call 1-866-CARE MORE to donate to the My People Fund.

Donate To My People Fund Online

A number of celebrities will answer phones during the telethon. Paula Deen and her sons Bobby and Jamie, RaeLynn, Dailey & Vincent, Moonshiners’ Mark & Digger, T.G. Sheppard, Jason Crabb, Larry Gatlin, comedian Henry Cho, Tim Rushlow and more will help man the phone lines during the telethon. All of the celebrities are donating their time and performances to help the effort. Dolly said,

“Every day I’m touched even more by the number of people who are joining us to help raise money for the people of the Smoky Mountains. It is a special place and I’m honored that these people care so much about what we’re doing through the My People Fund to help those who have lost everything due to the wildfires.”

About My People Fund

On Dec. 1 Dolly Parton announced a new effort by The Dollywood Foundation, The Dollywood Company and all her dinner show attractions including Dixie Stampede, Lumberjack Adventure and Pirates Voyage to establish a fund to assist the victims of the Great Smoky Mountain wildfires in Tennessee. The My People Fund will provide $1000 each month for up to six months to Sevier County families who lost their homes.

Donate To My People Fund Online

For those wishing to send donations via mail, those contributions should be sent to: My People Fund, c/o Dollywood Foundation, 111 Dollywood Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863.

Please help the Dollywood Foundation share the word about this effort by using the hashtags #MyPeopleFund and #someplacespecial.

About The Dollywood Foundation

The Dollywood Foundation was established by Dolly Parton in 1988. The non-profit organization's early mission was devoted to serving the needs of children in Sevier County through scholarships. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a global book gifting organization which began in Sevier County, is considered the flagship program of the Dollywood Foundation. The My People Fund is yet another example of the Foundation's dedication to serving the needs of the people in Dolly's home county.