Dasher Book Review
Dasher Book Review: We all know the story of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and how he came to be the leader of Santa’s sleigh, but what about those other eight important reindeer? The story of begins with the incredibly brave and loving Dasher.
The Humble Beginning
Author Matt Tavares answers the longing question of all children and big Christmas enthusiasts for the back story of our favorite eight reindeer. We learn that Dasher, as a young child is with her family in a traveling circus. There, Dasher and her family work long and tedious hours for the unkind J.P. Finnegan. He wants the reindeer to work and not even think of anything else! However, Dasher’s Mother tells her about the North Star and how life is outside of these cages and harsh travel conditions. Dasher longs to see if her Mother’s tales are true and one night, wishing on a star, something incredible happens. Will Dasher escape and be able to find Santa Claus and a better life for her and her family?
Dasher Book Review
This incredible tale weaves itself beautifully into the hearts of Christmas lovers all over the world. A book about animal kindness, never losing hope and meeting some new friends is exactly what children need to be reading. We can see Dasher becoming a staple Christmas story of all children and those kids at heart too.
How Did Santa’s Reindeer Become Santa’s Reindeer?
Candlewick Press publishes a book that will be a classic next to The Night Before Christmas, Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer. The answers to all over our favorite Christmas characters is complete and the story will warm your heart.
EXTRA CREDIT
Ask your children what would they wish on the North Star for? Learn what interests them and what they are hoping for themselves, their families and their communities.
Ask your children to draw why being kind to animals is so important. What are five ways people can be more kind to animals?
