Star Wars: Exploring Tatooine book announcement with more to come

A decade before the Clone Wars, Aurra Sing found herself on Tatooine, where she witnessed the podrace known as the Boonta Eve Classic – won, to her surprise, by a young human slave named Anakin Skywalker. Courtesy StarWars.com
A decade before the Clone Wars, Aurra Sing found herself on Tatooine, where she witnessed the podrace known as the Boonta Eve Classic – won, to her surprise, by a young human slave named Anakin Skywalker. Courtesy StarWars.com /
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Parents are getting new opportunities this year to include a galaxy far, far away into their homes. Star Wars: Exploring Tatooine is a new all-ages book recently announced on starwars.com, and if you’re looking for a way to get your kids into Star Wars, this might be perfect.

Star Wars: Exploring Tatooine looks like an excellent addition to the lore of Luke Skywalker’s home planet. It explores “the Lars homestead, Mos Espa’s podracing Grand Arena, the krayt dragon’s nest,” while also featuring many characters who are fan favorites. This illustrated hardcover book is written by Riley Silverman and its artwork is produced by Studio MUTI. The interior pages provided in the exclusive release wonderfully capture the feel of the Star Wars universe, and then have great descriptions to lock in any young Padawan’s attention.

“After accepting employment from Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo returns to Docking Bay 94, only to discover the gangster Jabba the Hutt waiting for him.”

There are five images currently available to see, along with detailed descriptions to go along with the amazing kid-friendly illustrations. Not only will Star Wars: Exploring Tatooine be a fun way to bring in new readers, it seems like the author made sure to pay homage to the beloved franchise. Silverman is quoted, “I think the book serves as a nice trip down memory lane for long-time fans and as a fun primer for those just taking their first steps.”

Star Wars: Exploring Tatooine will be released on Aug. 30, 2022, and is currently available for pre-order.

Star Wars: Exploring Tatooine is not the only all-ages book in the works

Riley Silverman, along with publisher Insight Editions, is also listed on Simon & Schuster for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Treasures from Batuu. If you need to contain your excitement over Star Wars: Exploring Tatooine, fasten your seat belts, Star Wars fans! Galaxy’s Edge: Treasures from Batuu is an exciting way to have parts of the franchise in the palms of your hands.

That’s right – Treasures from Batuu will give you just that as you’ll add “items such as high-quality stickers, keychains, and a collectible pin” to your collection. If you are an avid collector, or you want to find the perfect gift for such a friend, getting your hands on such treasures might be a fun way to share your love of Star Wars.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Treasures from Batuu is listed to be released on June 7, 2022, and is available for pre-order.

Are you excited about these new releases? Would you buy one or both? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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