CHRISTMAS PICTURE BOOK: Dasher Can't Wait for Christmas by Matt Tavares
ABOUT THE BOOK
Matt Tavares's sequel to the New York Times best-selling Dasher is a joyful ode to helping others--and another holiday classic in the making.
"If you ever get lost, just look for the North Star."
With only one sleep left before Christmas Eve, Dasher can't contain her excitement for her favorite holiday. With the sound of Christmas carols on the breeze and twinkling lights radiating from a nearby city, she sneaks off to visit the festivities. But as night deepens and snow starts to fall, Dasher realizes she can no longer spot the North Star in the sky to lead her home. Will the kindness of a child, an unexpected gift, and a dose of Christmas spirit get her back in time to help guide Santa's sleigh? The New York Times best-selling creator of Dasher has crafted another delightful journey featuring everyone's favorite reindeer doe, in a story full of giving, joy, and holiday magic.
REVIEW
As in the first book about Dasher, one of Santa's reindeer, the illustrations win the day in the sequel, Dasher Can't Wait for Christmas. The stunning digitally rendered art leaps from the page in bright hues and sparkling detail. The story follows Dasher as she slips away Christmas Eve to visit a nearby village, drawn in by the sound of Christmas carols and twinkling lights. As she enjoys the scene, she doesn't notice the storm until it's too late. Despite her best efforts she's soon lost in a blizzard. A young boy finds her in his yard and gives her his compass to help her find the North Star which will lead her home. Naturally, Dasher finds a way to return the kindness, with Santa's help. As with the first story about Dasher, her enthusiasm shines through the story, even though it leads her to make a well-intentioned but risky choice. This tender story of a kindness given and a kindness returned carries with it the sweet magic of the Christmas season.
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