To celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4, Mrs. Cardis welcomed a very special guest reader into her kindergarten classroom—none other than Darth Vader himself!
The Dark Lord of the Sith trades in his lightsaber for a storybook as he reads Goodnight Darth Vader by Jeffrey Brown. It’s bedtime in the Star Wars galaxy, and Darth Vader faces his most difficult challenge yet: getting young Luke and Leia to sleep.
A Galaxy-Wide Bedtime Story
Luke and Leia aren’t quite ready for lights out. They demand a bedtime story, so Vader obliges with a journey across the galaxy to see how everyone else is winding down for the night.
Readers—and viewers—get a glimpse of what bedtime looks like for their favorite characters, including:
- Yoda meditating
- Chewbacca curling up with a Wookiee-sized blanket
- Admiral Ackbar tucking in under starry covers
- Boba Fett snoozing (with one eye open, of course)
And don’t forget the droids! R2-D2 and C-3PO are there, along with plenty of iconic characters from across the Star Wars universe, all saying their own version of “good night.”
The Perfect Way to Celebrate May the 4th
Whether you’re a young Padawan or a seasoned Jedi Master, this read-aloud version of Goodnight Darth Vader is a delightful way to celebrate May the 4th. Combining humor, nostalgia, and the softer side of Darth Vader, it’s perfect for Star Wars fans of all ages.
Good Night Darth Vader by Jeffry Brown is available at fine retailers including Amazon
