Dasher Can't Wait for Christmas

Written and illustrated by Matt Tavares

Part of the Dasher series

A reindeer lost in a snowy night must find her way home by Christmas Eve.

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40 pages· 969 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· ~440L

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Bookroo's summary

Dasher, the adventurous reindeer, sneaks away to enjoy Christmas festivities but loses her way in the snowy night. With the North Star hidden, she must rely on a child's kindness and a touch of holiday magic to return in time to guide Santa's sleigh. Will she make it back before Christmas Eve dawns?

From the publisher

“Christmas-book lovers should dash to add this one to their shelves.”–Kirkus ReviewsMatt 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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