The Star Wars saga is a big deal in my household. My parents let me watch the original trilogy on VHS at a young age, and when the prequels came out in theaters, my sister and I were just the right age to enjoy the thrilling adventures. Now that “The Force Awakens” is making an impact on today’s kids, here are seven favorite Star Wars themed books they will enjoy.

Star Wars Books for Kids - Red Apple ReadingStar Wars: The Force Awakens by Golden Books & Caleb Meurer
Ages 2-5
The well-known Little Golden books has picked up on Star Wars. Retell the seventh episode in book picture format to young ones.

Star Wars: Rolling with BB-8! by Benjamin Harper
Ages 3-5
This interactive book is great for little tikes who want to have fun while reading and play alongside good-natured droid, BB-8!

Luke Skywalker’s Amazing Story by Simon Beecroft
Ages 5-7
Get to know Jedi Luke from young boy to matured man.

Star Wars: 5-Minute Star Wars Stories by LucasFilm Press
Ages 6-8
This novel is filled with eleven Star Wars legends that include main characters from all episodes!

Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Rey’s Survival Guide by Jason Fry & Andrew Barthelmes
Ages 6-9
It’s a tough world living on planet Jakku. Learn all of Rey’s secrets and hints to making a living and surviving on the unwelcoming planet.

Star Wars: A Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy by Matthew Reinhart
Ages 7-12
Your child will love getting to know the Star Wars galaxy through pop-up fun!

Star Wars: Jedi Academy series by Jeffrey Brown
Ages 8-12
Join the Star Wars characters during their middle school ages!

Believe it or not, there are literally thousands of books that revolve around the seven epic Star Wars films. The movies have brought families together for years, and now so can these great reads. Happy Star Wars Day from Red Apple Reading!