Dasher: How a Brave Little Doe Changed Christmas Forever. Dasher is a brave little doe who has a special wish in her heart. She wants to walk on cold soft snow under the glow of the North Star instead of traveling with the circus. She gets her chance and meets a nice man in a red suit with a big sleigh. And soon, with the help of a powerful wish, Christmas is never the same. Let’s enjoy the magic of reading as we read together, “Dasher” written and illustrated by Matt Tavares and learn the true story of Dasher, one of Santa’s first reindeers.