Holiday Magic with Matt Tavares & A New Animated Special
Children's author Matt Tavares reads from his picture book, Dasher: How a Brave Little Doe Changed Christmas Forever. He shares details about his involvement in adapting the book into a Disney Jr. and Disney+ animated special and creates artwork during a live drawing session on an easel.
Thu, Dec 3, 2026 All ages
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Tips & Advice
- Read Dasher beforehand if you want to follow along with Matt Tavares’s reading and discussion of its animated adaptation.
- Bring the ticket information with you, as the ticket cost is applied as store credit at or after the event.
- Keep some time after the event to use the store credit, which can be spent at or after the program.
- The event includes live drawing on an easel, so allow time to watch the drawing as well as the reading and discussion.
Special Events & Promotions
- A special new edition of Dasher is featured in connection with the animated special debuting in November.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during the event?
Matt Tavares reads his picture book Dasher, talks about adapting it into an animated special, and draws live on an easel.
Which book will Matt Tavares read?
He will read Dasher: How a Brave Little Doe Changed Christmas Forever.
Will the event include details about the animated special?
Yes. Matt will talk about his involvement in turning the book into a Disney Jr. and Disney+ animated special.
Is there a new edition of the book?
Yes. The event description notes a special new edition with a movie-poster image on the back of its jacket.
Can the ticket be used toward a book or other purchase?
The ticket cost is applied as store credit to spend at or after the event.
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