The Grammy-winning country legend tells PEOPLE how never missing a family Christmas inspired her new children's book

Award-winning musician Dolly Parton is debuting her second children’s book, “Dolly Parton’s Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas.” Parton spokes with NBC News Now about transferring her storytelling talent from music to books and why she has donated millions of books to those in need over the past three decades.

Dolly Parton is always home for Christmas, a hard and fast rule that she celebrates in her newest children’s book "Billy the Kid

She followed it up in 1990 with her solo collection of festive songs, titled Home for Christmas, but fans then had to wait 30 years for the next holiday album, Holly Dolly Christmas, which featured classics including "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" and "Mary, Did You Know?"

Parton's new book, 'Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas', features a character named Billy the Kid, who is inspired by her beloved French Bulldog. In the story, Billy faces the same dilemma: whether to accept a lucrative gig or make it home for the holidays.

Dolly Parton shared what fans can expect in her new book 'Dolly Parton's Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas' including the experience of touring around and the decision of whether to perform on Ch

She followed it up in 1990 with her solo festive collection, "Home for Christmas," but fans had to wait three decades for her next holiday release, "A Holly Dolly Christmas," whic

Dolly Parton has opened up on her Christmas plans. With the festivities just around the corner, the veteran musician shared that she likes to be at home for the holidays and spend time with her family.

A lover of home and tradition, Dolly Parton is also passionate about cooking, often sharing how much she enjoys preparing festive meals and creating memorable moments with loved ones during the holiday season.