Author Storytime: Matt Tavares

Sat Nov 15 2025 at 09:30 am to 10:30 am UTC-05:00

Old Town Books | Alexandria

Old Town Books
Publisher/HostOld Town Books
Author Storytime: Matt Tavares
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Come meet one of the most beloved creators of holiday picture books as we celebrate Old Town Books' 7th birthday!
About this Event

Come meet one of the most beloved creators of holiday picture books! NY Times bestselling author-illustrator Matt Tavares will kick off our 7th birthday party with a reading of Dasher and the Polar Bear, the third book in his popular series about Dasher, the adventurous young reindeer with a wish in her heart, whose life is forever changed when she meets a man in a red suit with a horse-drawn sleigh. In this new book, Dasher meets a polar bear named George who has dreams of his own–to soar through the sky like Dasher–but can Dasher make that happen? By popular request, Matt will also share his older picture book, Red and Lulu, a longtime favorite of our customers! Following the readings, Matt will stay to sign and personalize copies of his books for holiday gifts; all his books will be available for purchase. Event is recommended for families of children ages 2-8.


About the book:

One bright night just before Christmas, Dasher the reindeer is out admiring the stunning colors of the northern lights when she meets George, a sweet polar bear. Astounded to see that Dasher can fly, George confides that he has dreamed of soaring through the sky himself. Dasher would like nothing more than to bestow some Christmas magic on her new friend, but their flying lesson turns out to be a disappointing failure. Even Dasher, an intrepid reindeer in the habit of giving—not giving up—begins to wonder if anyone can make George’s dream take flight. In this sparkling new Christmas story, Matt Tavares, New York Times best-selling author of Dasher and its sequel, Dasher Can't Wait for Christmas, is back to remind us that sometimes the best gift we can receive is simply to bear witness to wonder—and that not all presents fit inside Santa’s bag.

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Old Town Books, 130 South Royal Street, Alexandria, United States

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