Description

Discover the magical story of Dasher, Santa’s very first reindeer, in a Christmas gift-book to treasure year after year.

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

“This story of dreams, wishes and empathy – paired with gorgeous artwork – bursts with emotion and the magic of Christmas.” The Washington Post

“Tavares excels at Christmas stories. Dasher is sure to join the stacks of enduring Christmas favorites read by families year after year.” Bookpage

Dasher is a little doe with a wish in her heart. She spends her days with her family under the hot sun in a travelling circus, but she longs for a different life – one where there is snow beneath her hooves and the North Star above her head. One day, when the opportunity arises, Dasher seizes her destiny and takes off in pursuit of the life she wants to live. It’s not long before she meets a nice man in a red suit with a horse-drawn sleigh, a man named Santa. And soon, with the help of a powerful Christmas wish, nothing will be the same… Matt Tavares’ beautifully illustrated and evocatively told story bristles with all the magic of the festive season.

Collect the series!
Dasher Can’t Wait for Christmas
Dasher and the Polar Bear

Publisher Review

lovely, touching story aided by gorgeous, expressive pictures * The Week Junior, Christmas Bookstore *