# Dasher: How a Brave Little Doe Changed Christmas Forever

Dasher: How a Brave Little Doe Changed Christmas Forever is an illustrated Christmas story about a young reindeer who leaves a travelling circus in search of a different life, meets Santa and helps change Christmas. The listing describes it as suitable for ages 4–8 and preschool and up.

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- Market: AU
- Language: en-AU
- Currency: AUD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 23.84 AUD
- Previous price: 31.46 AUD
- Discount: 24%
- Price checked: 2026-11-13T11:54:31.622Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 4858

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## At a glance

- A young reindeer follows her wish for a life beyond the travelling circus.
- Dasher meets Santa in a story centred on Christmas and pursuing a different future.
- Illustrated edition with 40 pages, listed for ages 4–8.

## Pros

- A clear festive read-aloud premise combines a reindeer adventure with Santa.
- The illustrated edition and short 40-page length suit shared reading with young children.
- The story's wish-and-destiny theme may prompt conversation about hopes and choices.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: Candlewick Press
- Publication date: 1 October 2019
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 40 pages
- ISBN-10: 1536201375
- ISBN-13: 978-1536201376
### Audience
- Reading age: 4 - 8 years
- Grade level: Preschool and up
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 27.9 x 1 x 24.9 cm
- Weight listed: 496 g

## A good fit for

- Families looking for an illustrated Christmas read-aloud for children aged 4–8.
- Readers interested in a reindeer-and-Santa story about pursuing a different life.
- Gift buyers seeking a festive children's book.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback is positive about the story and illustrations, with customers describing the book as a favourite holiday read and praising its artwork. The supplied rating distribution is also predominantly five-star, though ratings alone do not explain individual experiences. For families choosing a short illustrated Christmas read-aloud, these comments are encouraging, but they do not establish how every child will respond.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the story and illustrations.
- Positive themes: The feedback describes it as a favourite holiday read for children.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dasher about?
Dasher is a young reindeer living with her family in a travelling circus who longs for a different life. She leaves when an opportunity comes, meets Santa and helps change Christmas.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 40 pages.
### What age is Dasher listed for?
The stated reading age is 4–8 years, with a grade level of preschool and up.
### Is this an illustrated edition?
Yes. The listing identifies the edition as illustrated.

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## Add-ons

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## Images

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