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Dasher Can't Wait for Christmas

The second story in the New York Times bestselling Dasher series, full of festive warmth and charm
By Matt Tavares
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Dasher Can't Wait for Christmas by Matt Tavares is a heartwarming children's story about Dasher, one of Santa's reindeer, who is eagerly anticipating Christmas. The story explores themes of excitement, patience, and the joy of the holiday season as Dasher learns valuable lessons while getting ready for Christmas Eve. With charming illustrations, it captures the magic of Christmas through the eyes of one of Santa’s beloved reindeer.
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If you enjoy heartwarming Christmas tales with a dash of magic and adventure, this charming children's story about the eager anticipation of the holiday season might be perfect for you. It captures the joy and excitement of waiting for Christmas through enchanting illustrations and a delightful narrative.

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A picture book follow-up to the New York Times best-selling Dasher, perfect for reading together over the holidays.

In Dasher Can't Wait for Christmas, Dasher's excitement for the approaching Christmas season leads her to take a quick flight in search of festive cheer – she just couldn't wait. However, when Dasher gets lost and is unable to use the North Star as a guide home, she meets a young child whose kindness and a gift help her find her way back to the North Pole just in time for Christmas Eve.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529514193

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Matt Tavares

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Christmas Books and Gifts Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christmas Books and Gifts Matt Tavares

About the Author

Matt Tavares is the author-illustrator of Crossing Niagara, Henry Aaron’s Dream, There Goes Ted Williams, Becoming Babe Ruth, and Growing Up Pedro, as well as Zachary’s Ball, Oliver’s Game, and Mudball. He is the illustrator of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, Over the River and Through the Wood, Lady Liberty by Doreen Rappaport, The Gingerbread Pirates by Kristin Kladstrup, and Jubilee! by Alicia Potter. Most recently he wrote and illustrated the modern Christmas tales Dasher and Red and Lulu. Matt lives in Maine, USA. Find Matt online at matttavares.com and as @tavaresbooks on Twitter and Instagram.

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