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Dasher Can't Wait for Christmas

by Matt Tavares Publisher: CANDLEWICK BOOKS

Critically Recognized

A Christmas Eve detour for Dasher

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Awards & Recognition

  • Critical praise

    Kirkus Reviews praise

    Kirkus Reviews recommends the book to Christmas-book readers.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A Christmas Eve detour for Dasher

In this sequel to *Dasher*, excitement for Christmas draws the reindeer away from home to see the lights and festivities of a nearby city. When falling snow and the missing North Star leave her unable to find her way back, the story brings together a child’s kindness, an unexpected gift, and Dasher’s role in helping guide Santa’s sleigh. Its holiday adventure connects the anticipation of Christmas with giving and helping others, while keeping the seasonal setting central to the story.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy Christmas stories and reindeer adventures.
  • Families looking for a holiday read centered on kindness, giving, and helping others.
  • Readers familiar with *Dasher* who want to continue with its sequel.

Themes

Christmas anticipationKindness and helping othersGivingReindeer and holiday magic

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Book overview

"Christmas-book lovers should dash to add this one to their shelves."--Kirkus Reviews

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.


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.
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