Book Signing with Ogunquit Author & Illustrator Matt Tavares – Featuring His New Holiday Book Dasher and the Polar Bear

Book Signing with Ogunquit Author & Illustrator Matt Tavares – Featuring His New Holiday Book Dasher and the Polar Bear

📅 Saturday, November 29 | 1–3 PM
📍 The Village Toy Funatic, Ogunquit

Join us Thanksgiving weekend as we welcome Matt Tavares, beloved Ogunquit author and illustrator, for a special holiday event celebrating his brand-new picture book Dasher and the Polar Bear!  In this all-new Christmas tale, Dasher the reindeer discovers that the only thing better than making Christmas magic is making a new friend to share it with.

🖌️ 1:00 PM – Live Drawing Demo: Watch Matt bring Dasher and the Polar Bear to life right before your eyes during a live illustration demo.
📚 1:30–3:00 PM – Book Signing: Meet Matt and have your books signed! Along with his newest release, he’ll be signing his other classics—Dasher, Dasher Can’t Wait for Christmas, Red and Lulu, ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, and his every-day favorites Zachary’s Ball and Hoops.

Matt Tavares is known for his beautifully illustrated and heartwarming picture books that capture the magic of storytelling through art. His work has earned numerous honors, including Parents’ Choice Awards and recognition from The New York Times and The Boston Globe. Beyond being a celebrated children’s book creator, Matt is also a proud member of the Ogunquit community who draws inspiration from the New England coast.

 Can’t make it? Pre-order your signed copies of Dasher and the Polar Bear (and any of Matt’s books!)—we’ll hold them for pickup or happily ship to you. Just give the store a call 207-646-7728.

Get in the holiday spirit with this heartwarming event and discover why Dasher and the Polar Bear is the perfect addition to your holiday bookshelf.