The Little Crooked Cottage : Star Wars

Monday, May 4, 2015

The Little Crooked Bookshelf

STAR WARS EPIC YARNS
by Jack & Holman Wang

May the 4th be with you!

What it's all about...
The Holman twins take on Star Wars in three board books featuring their handcrafted fuzzy felt characters. These eye-popping books features twelve iconic scenes, each summarized in one word.

Why it's on The Little Crooked Bookshelf...
These books had us at Star Wars, and the illustrations are incredible! Just check out that Chewbacca.

Our favorite line...
father

Our favorite illustrations...

Why kids will love it...
Light sabers! Ewoks! Droids! Yoda! Even those unfamiliar with Star Wars will find lots to pore over in these illustrations.

Why grown-ups will love it...
Epic Yarns will be a hit with Star Wars fans of any age.

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

The Little Crooked Bookshelf

Star Wars: Jedi Academy
Return of the Padawan
by Jeffrey Brown

What it's all about . . .
In this sequel to the bestselling Star Wars: Jedi Academy, a boy named Roan returns to a middle school in a galaxy far, far away. He faces alien poetry tests, menacing robots, food fights, flight simulation class, online bullies, lightsaber duels, and worst of all . . . a girl who is mad at him.

Why it's on The Little Crooked Bookshelf . . .
Told through Roan's comics, journal entries, letters, sketches, e-mails, and more, this funny book has lots to keep the attention of even the most reluctant of readers.

Our favorite illustration . . .

Why kids will love it . . .
Kids will relate to Roan's middle school woes and laugh at the Star Wars spin on them. Roan's friend uses the Force to deflect spitballs, the alien Cafeteria Chef's menu includes "Nuggets ... served with Sarlacc mucus dipping sauce," and the class bullies are voted Most Likely to Be Sith Lords.

Why grown-ups will love it . . .
Because their children will devour this book and eagerly await the next one.