Dasher

Dasher is a little doe trapped with her family in a traveling circus. Young Dasher always loved to hear stories from her Mama about the North Star and the magical snowy world beneath it. Dasher's mom always tells her that the circus people won't be kind to animals who try to escape. But, on a stormy night, Dasher escapes and runs chasing the North Star! What will she find on her way?

Title: Dasher

Author / Illustration: Matt Tavares

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Read more about author and illustrator Matt Tavares and his other works on his website here.

In the olden days, Santa's sleigh was pulled by a single reindeer, Silverbell, because Santa didn't deliver as many toys as he does now!!! But, it's not the case now, and Silverbell is tired from pulling the heavy sleigh. When Dasher finds Santa and Silverbell, he offers to help! When Dasher was also harnessed to the sleigh, it started flying!

There's something so amazing about the illustrations - these will make you speechless! Magical, dreamy, and rich! Very detailed and deep beautiful pictures suited to the mood of the story. It's a true Christmas story, that promotes the ideas of family love, courage, kindness, and generosity, and ends with joy, hope, magic, and dreams, just right for this season!

A heartwarming story for perfectly suited as a read-aloud for toddlers and little kids. It is a good classic read for elementary-aged kids as well. 

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