In June, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library gifted over 2,043,373 books. The total number of free books gifted as of June 2022, is 184,615,046!
Group 1 Children Born in 2022
“Who Says Quack?”
By Jerry Smath
Group 1 – Registered Children Born in 2022
Canada – “Sometimes We Think You are a Monkey” – 6/1/22
Ireland – “Baby Touch B&W Animals” – 31/5/22
United Kingdom – “Baby Touch B&W Animals” – 31/5/22
USA – “Who Says Quack?” – 6/23/22
Group 2 Children Born in 2021
“Tad and Dad”
By David Ezra Stein
Group 2 – Registered Children Born in 2021
Canada – “Tad & Dad” – 6/1/22
Ireland – “Whose… Stripes?” – 31/5/22
United Kingdom – “Whose… Stripes?” – 31/5/22
USA – “Tad and Dad” – 6/22/22
Group 3 Children Born in 2020
“Squeak!”
By Laura McGee Kvasnosky & Kate Harvey McGee
Group 3 – Registered Children Born in 2020
Canada – “A Bedtime Yarn” – 6/1/22
Ireland – “Little World: Shopping Trip” – 31/5/22
United Kingdom – “Little World: Shopping Trip” – 31/5/22
USA – “Squeak!” – 6/20/22
Group 4 Children Born in 2019
“Hair Love”
By Matthew A. Cherry & Illustrated by Vashti Harrison
Group 4 – Registered Children Born in 2019
Canada – “The Secret Fawn” – 6/1/22
Ireland – “100 Cats” – 31/5/22
United Kingdom – “100 Cats” – 31/5/22
USA – “Hair Love” – 6/14/22
Group 5 Children Born in 2018
“The Night Before the Dentist”
By Natasha Wing & Illustrated by Amy Wummer
Group 5 – Registered Children Born in 2018
Canada – “Encounter” – 6/1/22
Ireland – “When I Grow Up Farmer ” – 31/5/22
United Kingdom – “When I Grow Up Farmer ” – 31/5/22
USA – “The Night Before the Dentist” – 6/9/22
Group 6 Children Born in 2017
“Blue Sky White Stars”
By Sarvinder Naberhaus & Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
Group 6 – Registered Children Born in 2017
Canada – “Mr Mole Moves In” – 6/1/22
Ireland – “Harry and the Guinea Pig” – 31/5/22
United Kingdom – “Harry and the Guinea Pig” – 31/5/22
USA – “Blue Sky White Stars” – 6/6/22
Welcome Book First Book Children Receive
“The Little Engine That Could”
Written by Watty Piper & Illustrated by Dan Santat
Welcome Book – First book sent to registered children
Canada – “The Little Engine That Could” – 6/1/22
Ireland – “The Little Engine That Could” – 31/5/22
United Kingdom – “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” – 31/5/22
USA – “The Little Engine That Could” – 6/2/22
Graduation Book Last Book Children Receive
“Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!”
By Nancy Carlson
Graduation Book – Last book children receive when they graduate from the program
Canada – “Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!” – 6/1/22
Ireland – “The Selfish Giant” – 31/5/22
United Kingdom – “Just Imagine” – 31/5/22
USA – “Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!” – 6/2/22
New to the Imagination Library?
You can check availability in your area to register a child, sign up to receive a notification when the Imagination Library becomes available to you or learn more about how to Start A Program in your area.
In May, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library gifted over 2,023,258 books. The total number of free books gifted as of May 2022, is 182,571,673!
Group 1 Children Born in 2022
“Look at the Animals”
By Peter Linenthal
Group 1 – Registered Children Born in 2022
Canada – “Look at the Animals” – 5/2/22
Ireland – “Moomin Baby: Words Tummy Time Concertina Book” – 29/4/22
United Kingdom – “Moomin Baby: Words Tummy Time Concertina Book” – 29/4/22
USA – “Look at the Animals” – 5/10/22
Group 2 Children Born in 2021
“Sleep Tight with the Very Hungry Caterpillar”
By Eric Carle
Group 2 – Registered Children Born in 2021
Canada – “Where’s Baby?” – 5/2/22
Ireland – “Where is the Very Hungry Caterpillar?” – 29/4/22
United Kingdom – “Where is the Very Hungry Caterpillar?” – 29/4/22
USA – “Sleep Tight with the Very Hungry Caterpillar” – 5/17/22
Group 3 Children Born in 2020
“Dandelion Magic”
By Darren Farrell & Illustrated by Maya Tatsukawa
Group 3 – Registered Children Born in 2020
Canada – “Dandelion Magic” – 5/2/22
Ireland – “Ladybird First Favourite Nursery Rhymes” – 29/4/22
United Kingdom – “Ladybird First Favourite Nursery Rhymes” – 29/4/22
USA – “Dandelion Magic” – 5/23/22
Group 4 Children Born in 2019
“Raindrops to Rainbow”
By John Micklos, Jr. & Illustrated by Charlene Chua
Group 4 – Registered Children Born in 2019
Canada – “Raindrops to Rainbow” – 5/2/22
Ireland – “King Jack and the Dragon” – 29/4/22
United Kingdom – “King Jack and the Dragon” – 29/4/22
USA – “Raindrops to Rainbow” – 5/11/22
Group 5 Children Born in 2018
“Alex’s Good Fortune”
By Benson Shum
Group 5 – Registered Children Born in 2018
Canada – “Alex’s Good Fortune” – 5/2/22
Ireland – “Chicken Nugget” – 29/4/22
United Kingdom – “Chicken Nugget” – 29/4/22
USA – “Alex’s Good Fortune” – 5/5/22
Group 6 Children Born in 2017
“The Tree in Me”
By Corinna Luyken
Group 6 – Registered Children Born in 2017
Canada – “Red Sky at Night” – 5/2/22
Ireland – “Do You Know? Level 1 – BBC Earth Birds and Insects” – 29/4/22
United Kingdom – “Do You Know? Level 1 – BBC Earth Birds and Insects” – 29/4/22
USA – “The Tree in Me” – 5/13/22
Welcome Book First Book Children Receive
“The Little Engine That Could”
Written by Watty Piper & Illustrated by Dan Santat
Welcome Book – First book sent to registered children
Canada – “The Little Engine That Could” – 5/2/22
Ireland – “The Little Engine That Could” – 29/4/22
United Kingdom – “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” – 29/4/22
USA – “The Little Engine That Could” – 5/2/22
Graduation Book Last Book Children Receive
“Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!”
By Nancy Carlson
Graduation Book – Last book children receive when they graduate from the program
Canada – “Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!” – 5/2/22
Ireland – “The Selfish Giant” – 6/4/22
United Kingdom – “Just Imagine” – 29/4/22
USA – “Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!” – 5/3/22
New to the Imagination Library?
You can check availability in your area to register a child, sign up to receive a notification when the Imagination Library becomes available to you or learn more about how to Start A Program in your area.
Wood Buffalo Regional Library joined with Fort McKay Métis Nation, Athabasca Tribal Council and the Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo to celebrate commitment to work together to foster a love of reading in young children.
An exciting event was held for the Imagination Library programs in the Wood Buffalo region of Alberta this past month! Four strategic partners came together to celebrate and commit to working together to foster a love of reading for children and families in their communities.
Surrounded by books, the Wood Buffalo Regional Library joined with Fort McKay Métis Nation, Athabasca Tribal Council, and the Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo, to hold a wonderful ceremony. They commemorated their shared belief that literacy, starting at a young age, is important for bonding with parents & caregivers as well as establishing a long term love of reading. The commitment between Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and these four partners will serve as a tool in calls to reconciliation, as well as help newcomers set their children up for school readiness, and will remove barriers for families in accessing many books. Long time volunteer and champion of the Imagination Library, Julianne North Bourque, shared,
“The ceremony yesterday was exceptionally rewarding! Many great speeches with personal heartfelt stories, reminds us all on the board why we do this. And these organizations together we will help raise literacy rates, foster a love of reading and help set up children for success!”
Congratulations to everyone involved. What a wonderful way to celebrate all those who have worked so hard to get more books into the hands of more children!
About Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth to age five in participating communities within the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Canada and Australia. Inspired by her father’s inability to read and write, Dolly Parton started her Imagination Library in 1995 for the children within her home county. Today, the program mails over 2 million books each month to children around the world.
The program is offered free of charge to families. Check Availability in your area and register a child for the Imagination Library, or find information to bring the program to your community and Start a New Program.
Special encore presentation of “Goodnight with Dolly” episode, “Max and the Tag-Along Moon,” premieres May 6, 2022 in celebration of Floyd Cooper Day and Children’s Book Week.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is proud to celebrate the first annual Floyd Cooper Day on May 6! During the annual Children’s Book Week celebration May 2-8, 2022, the Imagination Library joins non-profit organization, Every Child a Reader, to honor the beloved author-illustrator on this special day.
In celebration of his inspiring and powerful work as an award-winning illustrator and author, the Imagination Library will premiere a special encore presentation of the award-winning “Goodnight with Dolly” online series on May 6, which will feature Dolly reading Cooper’s “Max and the Tag-Along Moon,” along with a special in-memoriam to Cooper.
Remembering Floyd Cooper’s Legacy
Floyd Cooper was a children’s book illustrator known for realistically and positively exploring the African American experience. With over 30 years of work and 100 titles, he strived to shed light on chapters of African American history that weren’t taught enough in classrooms. “Max and the Tag-Along Moon,” which Cooper wrote and illustrated, has become a beloved book in the Imagination Library cannon and his works have left a lasting impact among families all over the world. Sadly, Cooper passed on July 15, 2021, yet the ideals and values imparted through his works will live on forever.
Watch the Special Presentation of “Max and the Tag-Along Moon”
To celebrate the first annual Floyd Cooper Day, tune in on May 6 to watch a special encore presentation of the award-winning “Goodnight with Dolly” online series, which will feature Dolly reading Cooper’s “Max and The Tag-Along Moon,” ending with a new in-memoriam to Cooper and his legacy.
Celebrate Floyd Cooper Day on Friday, May 6
Join the celebration of the first annual Floyd Cooper Day on May 6, 2022, by using #FloydCooperDay across social media and tune in to the special presentation of “Max and the Tag-Along Moon.”
In April, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library gifted over 1,983,466 books. The total number of free books gifted as of April 2022, is 180,548,415!
Group 1 Children Born in 2022
“The Pudgy Peek-a-boo Book”
By Amye Rosenberg
Group 1 – Registered Children Born in 2022
Canada – “The Pudgy Peek-a-boo Book” – 4/1/22
Ireland – “Baby Touch Colours” – 6/4/22
United Kingdom – “Baby Touch Colours” – 6/4/22
USA – “The Pudgy Peek-a-boo Book” – 4/22/22
Group 2 Children Born in 2021
“Sassy: Baby’s First Words”
By Dave Aikins
Group 2 – Registered Children Born in 2021
Canada – “Skinnamarink” – 4/1/22
Ireland – “Is That You, Little Bear?” – 6/4/22
United Kingdom – “Is That You, Little Bear?” – 6/4/22
USA – “Sassy: Baby’s First Words” – 4/25/22
Group 3 Children Born in 2020
“Green Tractor”
By Kersten Hamilton& Illustrated by Valeria Petrone
Group 3 – Registered Children Born in 2020
Canada – “Green Tractor” – 4/1/22
Ireland – “Spot Can Count” – 6/4/22
United Kingdom – “Spot Can Count” – 6/4/22
USA – “Green Tractor” – 4/20/22
Group 4 Children Born in 2019
“Baby Builders”
By Elissa Haden Guest & Illustrated by Hiroe Nakata
Group 4 – Registered Children Born in 2019
Canada – “Carson Crosses Canada” – 4/1/22
Ireland – “Max the Brave” – 6/4/22
United Kingdom – “Max the Brave” – 6/4/22
USA – “Baby Builders” – 4/15/22
Group 5 Children Born in 2018
“Gwendolyn’s Pet Garden”
By Anne Renaud & Illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh
Group 5 – Registered Children Born in 2018
Canada – “Gwendolyn’s Pet Garden” – 4/1/22
Ireland – “Ladybird First Favourite Tales: The Three Billy Goats Gruff” – 6/4/22
United Kingdom – “Ladybird First Favourite Tales: The Three Billy Goats Gruff” – 6/4/22
USA – “Gwendolyn’s Pet Garden” – 4/13/22
Group 6 Children Born in 2017
“Drop”
By Emily Kate Moon
Group 6 – Registered Children Born in 2017
Canada – “Drop” – 4/1/22
Ireland – “Billy and the Dragon” – 6/4/22
United Kingdom – “Billy and the Dragon” – 6/4/22
USA – “Drop” – 4/6/22
Welcome Book First Book Children Receive
“The Little Engine That Could”
Written by Watty Piper & Illustrated by Dan Santat
Welcome Book – First book sent to registered children
Canada – “The Little Engine That Could” – 4/1/22
Ireland – “The Little Engine That Could” – 6/4/22
United Kingdom – “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” – 6/4/22
USA – “The Little Engine That Could” – 4/1/22
Graduation Book Last Book Children Receive
“Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!”
By Nancy Carlson
Graduation Book – Last book children receive when they graduate from the program
Canada – “Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!” – 4/1/22
Ireland – “The Selfish Giant” – 6/4/22
United Kingdom – “Just Imagine” – 6/4/22
USA – “Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!” – 4/1/22
New to the Imagination Library?
You can check availability in your area to register a child, sign up to receive a notification when the Imagination Library becomes available to you or learn more about how to Start A Program in your area.