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Dasher
Matt Tavares
Dasher by Matt Tavares is a beautifully illustrated and heartwarming story about a young reindeer who dreams of a better life. Dasher lives in a traveling circus with her family, but she longs for the freedom to roam the snowy mountains. One night, she escapes from the circus and sets off on her own. She soon meets a kind man in a red suit with a horse-drawn sleigh. The man’s name is Santa Claus, and he is on his way to deliver presents to all the good little boys and girls. Dasher offers to help Santa, and together they have a magical Christmas Eve adventure.
Dasher is a wonderful story for children of all ages. It is a story about courage, hope, and the power of dreams. The illustrations are stunning, and they perfectly capture the magic of Christmas. Tavares does an excellent job of bringing Dasher’s story to life, and he creates characters that readers will love. Dasher is a heartwarming story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.
One of the things that I love most about Dasher is that it is a story about following your dreams. Dasher is a young reindeer who is not content with her life in the circus. She wants to experience something more, and she is willing to risk everything to make her dream come true. This is a message that I think is important for all children to hear. It is important to never give up on your dreams, no matter how big or small they may seem.
Another thing that I love about Dasher is the relationship between Dasher and Santa Claus. Santa is a kind and generous man, and he is always willing to help those in need. He sees the potential in Dasher, and he gives her the opportunity to live her dream. This is a reminder that there are good people in the world who are willing to help us achieve our goals.
Dasher is a beautiful and heartwarming story that I highly recommend to anyone looking for a Christmas read. It is a story about courage, hope, and the power of dreams. Dasher is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.
Here are some additional thoughts on the book:
- The illustrations are stunning and perfectly capture the magic of Christmas.
- Tavares does an excellent job of bringing Dasher’s story to life, and he creates characters that readers will love.
- Dasher is a heartwarming story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.
We highly recommend Dasher to anyone looking for a Christmas read.
Recommended reading age: 3+ years old
About the Author
Matt Tavares created his first picture book as his senior project in college. That book eventually became Zachary’s Ball (Candlewick), which received a Massachusetts Book Award Honor, and was named one of Yankee Magazine’s 40 Classic New England Children’s Books.
Since then, Matt has illustrated nineteen more books, nine of which he also wrote. Three titles received Parents’ Choice Gold Awards, two were named ALA Notable Books, one was an Orbis Pictus Honor Book, and eleven were selected for The Society of Illustrators Original Art exhibits.
The most recent book he wrote and illustrated is Dasher (Candlewick). Learn more about Matt Tavares at tavaresbooks.com.
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