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Droid Tales #1
Star Wars: C-3PO Does NOT Like Sand!
C-3PO, R2-D2 and BB-8 are on a special mission to the desert planet of Tatooine for the Resistance, but between befriending banthas and cheering on pod races, BB-8 and R2-D2 are having a hard time focusing. What's a droid to do but have some fun in the sun? It's a good thing everyone's favorite protocol droid is on hand to keep the mission on track. But one thing is for certain, C-3PO does not like sand!
64 pages, Hardcover
Published June 4, 2019
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September 20, 2023
I can assure you they will never get me onto one of these dreadful sand swept planets ever again! Help! I think I’m melting! And now R2 is lost! Not to mention that annoying BB-8! All the faults of R2 without any of the veiled charm! Is Jon the only person who has noticed that I am a kind of mechanized version of Dr. Smith from Lost in Space? I seem to be made to suffer. It’s my lot in life!
Fun book + nice art = lots of good memories.
Fun book + nice art = lots of good memories.
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July 13, 2019I love the pics.
The story? The story ... sigh. The story I could do without. Why are there so few GOOD SW picture books? They all have nice illustrations but the stories are so stilted. They have characters to work with. The premise of this one could have been funny. It just ... fell a little flat for me. I am a SW superfan and a pretty good judge of whether or not kids will like books. I read them Are You Scared Darth Vader because it's pretty funny. And we read BB8 on the Run because it is an example of being a good friend, even when it's not convenient. But this one just sort of makes 3PO look like a fuss budget.
Maybe I sound like one in my review.
The story? The story ... sigh. The story I could do without. Why are there so few GOOD SW picture books? They all have nice illustrations but the stories are so stilted. They have characters to work with. The premise of this one could have been funny. It just ... fell a little flat for me. I am a SW superfan and a pretty good judge of whether or not kids will like books. I read them Are You Scared Darth Vader because it's pretty funny. And we read BB8 on the Run because it is an example of being a good friend, even when it's not convenient. But this one just sort of makes 3PO look like a fuss budget.
Maybe I sound like one in my review.
January 3, 2022
4.5
My grandson loves Star Wars! Yes, I am blessed- I forgive my daughter for giving me two grandSONs!😉. He is only 3.5 and never sits through a movie, but this New Year’s weekend we watched Star Wars: A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back. And while he asked so many questions such as “Where is Padme Amidallah?”, I think I chose the correct order by starting with the original trilogy. (I had started him early by reading all 9 of the Golden books and adding many needed left out character details, so he is familiar with all the characters from the earlier movies).
My adult daughter, his mom, will not sit through Star Wars with me; but this kid points out things I rarely pay attention to and asks difficult questions. This is what kids do when we let them.
To the book—so he loved reading about c3po complaining (as usual) about all of the sand in the desert, and the other things the droids encountered there. He loved hearing c3po disagreeing with his friend r2d2. (as usual) Of course, while c3po can speak, r2d2 just babbled the same 3 or 4 word phrase through the whole book. My grandson did not like this, because when I read the words phonetically they do not sound like the droid at all! I solved it by pointing to r2d2 when it was his turn to “speak”, and let my grandson make the proper , but *&@%*$ sounds and he did a super job.
I’m glad this author has written many other Star Wars books because we will be checking them all out!
My grandson loves Star Wars! Yes, I am blessed- I forgive my daughter for giving me two grandSONs!😉. He is only 3.5 and never sits through a movie, but this New Year’s weekend we watched Star Wars: A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back. And while he asked so many questions such as “Where is Padme Amidallah?”, I think I chose the correct order by starting with the original trilogy. (I had started him early by reading all 9 of the Golden books and adding many needed left out character details, so he is familiar with all the characters from the earlier movies).
My adult daughter, his mom, will not sit through Star Wars with me; but this kid points out things I rarely pay attention to and asks difficult questions. This is what kids do when we let them.
To the book—so he loved reading about c3po complaining (as usual) about all of the sand in the desert, and the other things the droids encountered there. He loved hearing c3po disagreeing with his friend r2d2. (as usual) Of course, while c3po can speak, r2d2 just babbled the same 3 or 4 word phrase through the whole book. My grandson did not like this, because when I read the words phonetically they do not sound like the droid at all! I solved it by pointing to r2d2 when it was his turn to “speak”, and let my grandson make the proper , but *&@%*$ sounds and he did a super job.
I’m glad this author has written many other Star Wars books because we will be checking them all out!
June 17, 2019
Purchased for my niece since she loves BB-8 and R2-D2. This is a wonderful read-together book; she enjoys making the beeps and bwoops for her favorite astromechs as they explore the desert.
Every page is beautifully illustrated; the personality of each droid comes through perfectly. Highly recommended for younger Padawans but I think fans of all ages will appreciate the art and light-hearted humor.
Every page is beautifully illustrated; the personality of each droid comes through perfectly. Highly recommended for younger Padawans but I think fans of all ages will appreciate the art and light-hearted humor.
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January 26, 2021what were they trying to do the whole book??? it just felt like the author had this idea about C-3PO complaining about sand and then forgot to fill out the rest of the plot other than the vaguest reason as to why they were in the desert.
June 6, 2019
Bought because it was illustrated by Brian Kesinger.
Liked the illustrations. Felt the text itself was lacking.
Always love BB-8 and R2D2.
Liked the illustrations. Felt the text itself was lacking.
Always love BB-8 and R2D2.
March 12, 2019
This is an adorable, brightly illustrated, jubilant Star Wars children's book! Any parent worth their weight in a British Accent will love narrating as C-3PO, showing their kid adorable Star Wars references. R2-D2 and BB-8 are both stand-ins for children, wanting to energetically explore the desert sands and see the sights, but C-3PO does not like Tattooine AT ALL. Cue lots of prissy belly-aching in his typical style.
My only complaint? A reference to a Resistance mission is made, but it is never shown. Hmmm... what could they possibly be doing on this planet?
As an avid Star Wars fan myself, I quietly appropriated this book from the ARC supply at my bookstore and will be keeping it forever. I'd only recommend it to children who have parents who are also fans, because it's not really an introduction to the world, but has lots of cute creatures and droids that everyone is sure to enjoy!
My only complaint? A reference to a Resistance mission is made, but it is never shown. Hmmm... what could they possibly be doing on this planet?
As an avid Star Wars fan myself, I quietly appropriated this book from the ARC supply at my bookstore and will be keeping it forever. I'd only recommend it to children who have parents who are also fans, because it's not really an introduction to the world, but has lots of cute creatures and droids that everyone is sure to enjoy!
April 1, 2024
Elizabeth does NOT like this book. And by all logic I should have. I love Brian Kesinger but here he’s fighting a losing battle; trying to evoke the personalities of beloved droids through overly cartoonish gestures when they are known for their distinct voices. Also there is no plot. It just jumps around and doesn’t work. I mean why bring in podracing!?! In other words, the writing is atrocious. The sandcastle of Jabba’s palace was cute. That is all.
December 20, 2019
In this graphic novel for young readers C-3PO, R2-D2 and BB-8 are on a mission for General Leia, but R2-D2 and BB-8 just want to play! C-3P0 is frustrated by sand while the two smaller droids play games, build sand castles and attempt to make new friends. Each two page spread features a single illustration and a few speech bubbles. This is silly fun just right for young star wars fans.
November 17, 2020
My 5yo daughter loves this book and would “read” it over and over (my 7yo daughter would read it to her until she eventually memorized most of it, and ad-libbed the rest lol). I would hear her giggling and cackling aloud. Stays true to the hilarious relationship between 3PO AND R2.
A fun and funny read for the young Star Wars fans/readers in your life!
A fun and funny read for the young Star Wars fans/readers in your life!
April 28, 2021
This is a Star Wars graphic novel for emergent readers. For Star Wars fans, C-3PO stays true to his character as he squabbles with R2D2 and BB-8. C-3PO does do a lot of whining, complaining and some insulting to the droids, so for those unfamiliar to Star Wars, it might not be a great read or a great character example.
June 30, 2020
This book featured adorable almost Seussian illustrations of the adventures of C-3PO, R2-D2 and BB-8 on Tatooine, on a intelligence gathering mission for General Leia (though sounds like to me she wanted to send them as far away as possible, lol). Recommended for ages 6+, 4 stars.
September 13, 2021
The Resistance has sent it's most trusted droids on a mission to Tattoine!
While R2-D2 and BB-8 are ready for some fun in the sun, C-3PO is anything but. He does not like slobbery rontos... or pesky Jawas... or smelly banthas... and he really does NOT like sand!
While R2-D2 and BB-8 are ready for some fun in the sun, C-3PO is anything but. He does not like slobbery rontos... or pesky Jawas... or smelly banthas... and he really does NOT like sand!
February 21, 2023
I absolutely LOVED this. C-3po is hilarious as usual and this book made me chuckle a lot. The illustrations are awesome! A lot of them tell you more than the text. If you like Star Wars, you'll like this picture book.
July 13, 2019
C3P0 constantly bitching at the other robots is not good storytelling. The illustrations are cute, though.
October 8, 2019
I identified too much with C-3PO's frustration in trying to herd off-task "kids" when he's trying to get something done to have it be an enjoyable read. It's cute, but not fabulous.
October 11, 2019
C-3P0, droids, sand and banthas. Everything you need for a terrific Star Wars story!
December 2, 2019
Cute little book. Great for kids who love star wars. I bought it because of the droids and it's cute. So for me it was a win win.
March 24, 2020
I liked everything about this book and I like that they gave a clue which book is next in the series. I give it 5 stars.
May 4, 2020
Read to me by Bobby Moynihan.
May 6, 2020
Bobby Moynihan (of SNL Fame) recorded a video of reading this book with R2-D2. It was fun to watch & while I enjoyed it, the book was ok.
May 19, 2020
Lido por Bobby Moynihan aqui.
October 13, 2020
This is fun for me as an adult, but I think it might be a struggle for a kid. If you're writing a beginning reader-type book that needs to have a controlled vocabulary, why would you make the only talking character the most loquacious in the Star Wars universe? I think the idea of this silly robo-nerd boppin' around Tatooine with the cool droids is a fun premise, but there were way too many words that were either made up or too long. We have this leveled at a 3, which I guess is ok? There's not a lot of text, but what's on the page is really tricky!
January 18, 2021
I usually don’t care for kids books based on licensed properties but this was very cute, creative, and playful.
April 20, 2021
C-3PO tries to keep BB8 and R2D2 focused on the mission from Princess Leia, but these fun loving droids are having too much fun in the sand. Hand this to a kid who loves Star Wars or robots.
April 28, 2021
Great dynamic art, lackluster story.
October 25, 2021
A fun adventure with the trio of droids .
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April 21, 2024I have zero idea why I decided to read this. I am not a Star Wars fan. So I won't give it a star rating because maybe that tainted it. The story was eh, but the art work was very cute.
April 28, 2024
Poor C-3PO, the droid is never granted a restful day or easy mission. There just always appears to be something out against him.
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