Today we’re celebrating World Book Day with Star Wars Adventures in Wild Space ahead of the big day itself tomorrow. I can remember queuing with my family to see the very first Star Wars film at the cinema in Aldershot in 1977. It was like nothing my brother and I had ever seen before. He instantly became Luke Skywalker and I obviously was Princess Leia. It’s amazing to think that nearly 40 years later the world is still Star Wars crazy. The force has certainly stayed with all of us hasn’t it. All these years later and my own little Jedi in Training is fighting off an attack from the Storm Troopers.
We’ve been really lucky to receive a lovely selection of Star Wars themed books from Egmont ahead of World Book Day. The reading books are really aimed for children aged 8 years and over, so a little ahead of Monkey’s reading ability at the moment, so I’ve been reading them to him recently.
The Star Wars Doodles and Star Wars Where’s The Wookiee? activity books are also aimed at slightly older children, but we’ve still been having fun with them.
Star Wars Doodles is a large paperback book with 128 crammed full of pictures to be completed, coloured and created.
From creating your own Jedi face, working out a message from R2D2 to deciding what or who the Ewoks have captured in their net. It’s all about using your imagination with this book.
The book features all of my own favourites from the original Star Wars films, including R2D2, C-3PO, Yoda and Darth Vader himself. Priced at £9.99 it will definitely keep Star Wars fans busy for hours on end.
Star Wars Where’s the Wookiee? is a large hardback Search and Find Activity Book, priced at £9.99 (Amazon currently have it on offer at £3.50!)
The book has 40 pages crammed full of Star Wars action. Poor Chewbacca is on the run with a 725,000 reward – wanted Dead or Alive! There are 15 locations that Chewie can be found hiding in along with Hans Solo, the Millennium Falcon and some rather nasty bounty hunters. Can you rescue Chewie before he’s captured?
At the back of the book are 4 pages of a Galactic Checklist featuring 15 other characters to be found and information about them. These are harder to find, so an extra challenge for the eagle-eyed Star Wars fan.
The Star Wars Adventure In Wild Series are a set of 4 books aimed primarily at children aged 8 years and over in KS2. We’ve received the first 3 books, which we will also be offering in a reader giveaway bundle for you today! The series begins with Star Wars Adventures in Wild Space – The Escape, which is also available as a World Book Day Book which can be exchanged with the book token each child will be receiving in school.
We meet Milo and Lina Graf and their parents Auric and Rhyssa in uncharted swamp land. Their parents are inter planetary explorers in the time of Emperor Palpatine. The children find that their parents have been taken under duress by Storm Troopers under Captain Korda’s instructions. The Graf’s are discovering who really holds the power in Wild Space. Milo and Lina discover their parents have been taken and it’s up to them to rescue them. It’s full of drama and the tension builds through the story as the children hunt and find where their parents are being held.
The story continues through Star Wars Adventures in Wild Space – The Nest (book 2) and The Snare (book 3) as we follow the intrepid duo across the galaxy. Will they be able to defeat the evil Korda and be reunited with their parents at last? Both books are priced at £6.99 each.
I’m taking part in a Star Wars themed book tour with Egmont and tomorrow you can catch the latest installment with Bakes Books and My Boys.
disclaimer: we were sent the items featured in exchange for this post. I hold an Amazon Affiliate account.
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Star Wars Adventures in Wild Space book bundle
The Ewoks, they look like cuddly teddy bears
I love Princess Leia because I think she has girl power and I love her buns too – when I was little I had my hair like hers!
R2D2 because he’s cute somehow 🙂
It’s Princess Leia for me I always wanted to be her as a child. I have fond memories of my Uncle taking me to see the Star Wars films as a child it was so exciting
Yoda, so unusual.
Yoda, because he maybe be small but his very powerful and wise
Love Yoda he’s so wise
I like Yoda as he is a bad-ass
have always loved the ewoks as they are so cute
chewbacca – hes so cute
I think I like all the main two robots the best. R2D2 and C3po and their funny exchanges really make me laugh!
Just love Yoda -so cute and so clever
Ewoks, they look so cuddly
Chewbacca so loveable
r2d2 because he is cute
Love Yoda, he is just so cute x
R2D2 as find him entertaining
Darth Vader – the ultimate villain
Maz Kanata as it looks like me
Rey is such a strong character
jar jar binks , his walk and the way he says HOW RUDE is hilarious
my sons fav is the ewoks
Han Solo because he has the best ship (and I always thought he was rather attractive)
chewy, he looks like he gives good hugs x
any and all of the ewoks, they are soooooooo cute
Ewoks as they are cute and cuddly
I love the ewoks as they are so cuddly!
R2-D2 because secretly I bet he’s a right potty mouth
There is something very cute about R2D2!
i like Yoda because he is naughty x
R2D2 cos I was given a toy of him when I was young and loved him ever since.
Chewbacca, he’s so very hairy.
Yoda because he’s wise.
Yoda it is, for his sense of wisdom why not
I like Darth Vadar, because i love to ‘boo’ him.
Yoda because he is cute and talks funny
yoda because he’s funny
Rey – she’s an inspiring and strong female character.
Han Solo as he is something of a maverick.
Chewbacca, my son loves him x
Darth Vader because he’s my sons favourite!
R2D2 because of the adorableness!
han solo, so funny
Princess Leila as shes awsome!
jabba the hut i used to have a gross toy when i was a kid
I like R2D2, hes cute in a mechanical sort of way.
Luke – I’ve been a little bit in love with him since I was 6!
I like R2D2 best as he beeps. Its my boys that like Star Wars not me 🙂
Yoda rocks
chewbacca because he makes some funny noises
chewbacca because he makes some funny noises and keeps my boys laughing
Boba Fett is without doubt the coolest character in any of the Star Wars films.
R2D2 Cause he’s the cutest !! 🙂
Boba Fett – Badass!
Boba Fet, no explanation needed!!
I always liked the Ewoks as a kid – I used to ask for one as a pet!
T2D2 I just always have liked xx
chewbacca he is cool. I’d love a cuddly of him
Hmm… I can’t decide between BB-8 and Rey. Probably Rey because she kicks butt!
C3-PO because I always liked his plummy British accent that always seemed a tad out of place in a galaxy far, far away. I also thought he had some of the best lines – he was the scarecrow, tin man and cowardly lion of the adventure all rolled into one 😉
Han Solo, he’s such a maverick!
Han Solo but that’s mainly because I like Harrison Ford!!
Luke Skywalker seems like a nice decent guy
Chewbacca, he is a good pal.
Grandson like Darth Vader because hes a baddie
Yoda because hes funny.
We love yoda because of his speech!!
Yoda because he is so cute but wise.
My son said his favourite is Luke – because he flies around saving people!
I love C3Po because he is accidently funny and sometimes saves the day.
Love Chewbacca, he would be a great friend x
Chewbacca is my fave as he is a great dependable friend
I like yoda because of the way he speaks
I love Yoda, he’s cute, little and green
My boys would both love these books. Yoda is my fave character. He is just so cute, but I can’t believe how old he is
r2d2 because he’s got some attitude for a droid 🙂
CP30, he reminds me of my Pappa.
I just love yoda, how wise is he.
I love chewbacca; big, furry and doesn’t say much, what’s not to love?! 🙂
Hans Solo because he was the handsome misunderstood hero
Han Solo because he is such an unlikely hero and easy on the eye
Yoda because he’s so wise.
Darth Vader, mostly because he looked cool!
Yoda cos he’s small and cute and talks funny
Chewbacca Who wouldn’t want a mate like him.
Yoda because he’s so wise
Chewbacca, my son throws his hair over his face and does the growl thing! It’s fab! xD
Yoda 🙂
Obi Wan Kenobi, mainly because I was a fan of Alec Guinnness
The ewoks, i used to love the Ewok cartoons as a kid
It has to be IG-88, who to be honest had a 1 second ‘cameo’ in the Empire Strikes Back, but in on old PC Game ‘Shadows of the Empire’, was my favourite boss enemy to beat. So have an affection for the robot bounty hunter.
Rey – she is a strong female character and great to watch with a lightsaber!
I like Yoda as he is both cute and wise x
Princess Leia who is brave, stong and just fab!
hans solo as he is a hero
chewbacca , so cuddly lol
My daughters fav is Yoda
jar jar-hes as clumsy as me XD
hans solo i love he’s witty sense of humour
yoda – hes so cool
yoda as he is cute
Yoda, he is soooo cute 🙂
Hans solo my first crush
DARTH VADER HE IS OUTSTANDING BAD
Yoda he is just soooooooooooo cute
Han Solo is my favourite character because I fancy Harrison Ford.
Yoda, because he is so cute and funny
Yoda. he is cute
Darth Vader The baddies are always the most interesting
Yoda – legend
Yoda – he is so wise.
Yoda
Yoda because wise he is
Today because he is full of wisdom.
Yoda – he is cute and makes me smile!
Yoda because he is the spit of our dogs x
I love R2D2 simply because I love robots (or rather, astromech droids :)) and he has always appealed!
BB8 – so cute and so much personality!
I don’t understand Star Wars but my son is obsessed – he loves Obi Wan with no beard (apparently he means Ewan McGregor so my husband tells me!!)
Yoda cause hes little and wise just like me! haha!
Yoda is it! Hes just cute and squishy 🙂
Han Solo, my first proper crush!
Han Solo, he’s just so funny!
R2D2 is just so cute!
Yoda, because he’s wise!
Boba Fett as he is the coolest guy in the galaxy and even without the force he stands up to Darth Vader!
I don’t have a favourite but when I posed the question to my grandson he said Chewbacca because he is like his Daddy, big, hairy and makes him laugh! 🙂
Yoda is my favourite xx
My favourite is Yoda because he is intelligent, all knowing and has a great sense of humour
Yoda as he is kinda cute.
Darth Maul because he has a double sided lightsaber!
C3PO because he reminds me of me chasing after my little sister!
R2DT, he’s adorable & funny
R2 D2—-Because he`s small and round like me
BB8 – he’s super cute and very smart
Yoda – it’s our cat’s name too
I really like the new BB8
I love Chewbacca, love the noise he makes and the way he moves!!
Wicket the Ewok as I have a picture of him signed by the actor, Warwick Davies.
I like Jar Jar Binks. He’s a little bit crazy, a little bit mischeivious, and a little bit totally lovable!
r2d2
R2D2 because although he doesn’t speak her really funny and just generally likable
Han Solo because he is funny
R2D2
I love yoda he’s super cute and wise.
yoda! I find him funny, I even have his voice as my message tone
Yoda – so funny / cute!
Han Solo because he is cool and sexy
The Ewoks because they are cute and bad ass 🙂
chewbacca coz hes lush
Hans Solo – He helps save the day!
R2D2 because he’s cute
Yoda. He’s the only green one.
R2D2 , Dont know why really i guess he is cute and i love the noise he makes , hence the fact i have it as my text message tone !!
yoda is very cute 🙂
Chewie. He’s one of the least human of the main characters. How can you not love a big, friendly beast.
Chewie, hes so adorable.
YODA BECAUSE HES A FANTASTIC CHARACTOR
Hans solo! Why? …..eye candy!
I like Bobba Fett because he looked cool as a bounty hunter.
Princess Leia because she has awesome hair
Yoda because he’s the coolest, he is
Chewie – he’s so hairy and reminds me of my husband in the morning
I absolutely love Yoda. He is cute and kicks butt!
My son is a massive Star Wars fan and would absolutely love this!
Thank you for the chance ☺
princess leia, she is strong and gets things done, even called my sheltie after her
Darth Vader, as hes good, then bad and then redeems himself at the end 🙂
Darth Vader as hes a hero
My sons fav character is darth vader because his mask and his favourite colour is black.
Yoda because he is cute and funny.
Yoda because I love him funny little expressions!
Yoda because he is just to cute!!! That’s girly thing to say lol
R2D2 because hes cute and cheeky
Yoda, funny, sweet & green – what’s not to like?
Nute Gunray. Just love his look!
Love chewbacca because hes cute and cuddly