Dolly Parton to follow in Tom Hardy’s footsteps by appearing on CBeebies’ Bedtime Stories

The singer said it was 'an honour' to participate in the children's show
Bedtime story: Dolly Parton will read Dog Loves Books for the CBeebies show
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Dolly Parton is the latest celebrity to sign up to CBeebies show, Bedtime Stories, following in the footsteps of actor Tom Hardy and Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme.

The 9 to 5 singer will read the story Dog Loves Books by children’s author and illustrator Louise Yates.

Parton said it was an ‘honour’ to be asked to participate in the programme.

She said: “It's an honour to be reading for CBeebies Bedtime Stories as encouraging children to develop a love of books from an early age is very important to me.

“I hope my songs and stories inspire the CBeebies audience in the UK. Thank you for having me!"

The story is the first of two Parton will read for the programme, the second title is yet to be announced.

The country music star is particularly invested in children’s literacy as she runs her own reading initiative called Imagination Library.

She is the latest in a long list of high profile names to feature on the BBC children’s series.

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Hardy previously appeared on the show to read Fleabag by Helen Stephens and You Must Bring a Hat by Simon Philip.

The actor even paid tribute to his dog Woody, who died in June, as the pet had accompanied him on the show on several occasions.

Other celebrities who have taken part in the series include actor Damian Lewis, astronaut Tim Peake and Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain.

Dolly Parton’s first Bedtime Stories episode will air Wednesday, October 25 on CBeebies.

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