All over the globe, Star Wars fans look forward to May the 4th every year. Why? It’s one of the few days when we can go completely Star Wars crazy without having to explain ourselves!
If perhaps you’re running around the house dressed as Chewbacca, roaring frantically and trying desperately to hustle your reluctant children onto the couch to watch Star Wars… with no avail… we may have the answer for you. Presenting them with some of the fun and entertaining books below is a sneaky way of showing them just how cool Star Wars really is.
Graphic Novels
Star Wars: The Empire
Legends Epic Collection: Volume 1
Let the dark times begin! Marvel welcomes Star Wars to the Epic Collection program, with this first volume of a series focusing on the years that follow Episode III: Revenge of the Sith!
Star Wars: The Empire is a graphic novel the kids will love getting their hands on.
After the end of The Clone Wars, the Republic has fallen and Palatine exerts his ruthless grip on his new Galactic Empire. Now, the few Jedi that remain must decide whether to hold true to their faith, or abandon it completely in the face of a brutal purge–one carried out by the new Dark Lord of the Sith. Rise, Darth Vader!
Browse the whole Star Wars collection here.
Picture Books
When the Rebels Saved Han Solo
Star Wars Story-time Saga
by Disney
It’s never too early to introduce your kids to the epic world of Star Wars! When the Rebels Saved Han Solo is part of the Star Wars story-time saga, perfect for kids aged 3+.
Han Solo has double-crossed the wrong gangster. Now he’s trapped, frozen in Jabba the Hutt’s palace. This is the story of when the rebels rescue Han Solo, inspired by the classic scenes from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.
Browse the whole Star Wars collection here.
I Am A Pilot
By Alan Batson (Illustrator)
Introduce the kids to space heroes like Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and all the daring pilots from the epic Star Wars space saga!
I Am A Pilot features stunning retro illustrations, perfect for Star Wars – and Little Golden Book – fans of all ages.
Browse the whole Star Wars collection here.
Darth Vader and son
By Jeffery Brown
Now this is just too cute! What if Darth Vader took an active role in raising his son? What if “Luke, I am your father” was just a stern admonishment from an annoyed dad?
In this hilarious and sweet comic reimagining, Darth Vader is a dad like any other-except with all the baggage of being the Dark Lord of the Sith. Celebrated artist Jeffrey Brown’s delightful illustrations give classic Star Wars moments a fresh twist, presenting the trials and joys of parenting through the lens of a galaxy far, far away… Learn more.
Behind-the-Scenes
Star Wars: Complete Locations
By DK
Packed with more than 50 full-colour, intricate cross-section artwork and 3-D maps, Star Wars: Complete Locations is an amazing visual guide into the incredible worlds and locations of a galaxy far, far away…
From the towering skyscrapers of Coruscant to the terrifying technology of the Death Star, see in astonishing detail the numerous worlds, bases, cities, landscapes, and battles from the Star Wars galaxy. Discover the secrets of the Jedi Temple Complex and tour Yoda’s House on Dagobah.
Browse the whole Star Wars collection here.
Activity Books
Where’s the Wookie?
A Search and Find Activity Book
Learn to Read
LEGO Star Wars: Free the Galaxy
DK Readers: Beginning to Read
By Himani Khatreja
Discover a thrilling battle to overthrow the evil Empire, in LEGO Star Wars: Free the Galaxy, that will help children learn how to read – and learn to love reading. For children who are ‘Beginning to Read’ for meaning, decoding and recognising words.
LEGO Star Wars : Free the Galaxy showcases some of the best-loved LEGO Star Wars characters, such as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia, as well as exciting new LEGO Star Wars Rebels characters such as Ezra Bridger and Hera Syndulla.
The story is supported with interactive pages about LEGO Star Wars to encourage children to access information from a range of sources and develop comprehension skills.
Browse the whole Star Wars collection here.
Browse the Star Wars Collection here. You’ll find everything from picture books to DVDs, and even must-have collectables!
About the Contributor
Bronwyn Eley
Before entering the exciting world of books, Bronwyn served in the Royal Australian Air Force, travelled extensively and worked (still does!) as a barista on the weekends. Books are her true passion. Bronwyn's debut fantasy novel Relic is coming out in 2019 with indie publishing house Talem Press. They are to publish her entire trilogy called The Relic Trilogy. In her spare time, Bronwyn writes, reads and enjoys keeping fit (which she undoes by eating loads of chocolate) with Martial Arts and personal training. She can't answer what her favourite book is but she has a soft spot for Peter Pan (J.M Barrie), Outlander (Diana Gabaldon), Stardust (Neil Gaiman), The Illuminae Files (Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman) and Six of Crows (Leigh Bardugo). Fantasy, sci-fi and YA make up the majority of her bookshelves.
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