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Angry Birds Star Wars
Angry Birds Star Wars: Yoda Bird's Heroes
With simple sentences and fun illustrations, young readers will meet Yoda Bird and the Rebel heroes as they try to defeat the Empire pigs in this all new Level 1 Reader, Angry Bird Star Wars: Yoda Bird's Heroes.
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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June 28, 2013
I was so confused by this book when I saw it on the new books cart at the library where I work that I just had to read it, and I had two primary issues with it.
- Level 1 easy reader? Really? An early easy reader should have lots of white space between lines and short sentences with simple words that can either be sight recognized or deciphered through pronunciation very easily. There should be no more than 1-2 sentences per page. There are 3-4 syllable words on every page, and it would be difficult for a new reader to parse the sentences on his or her own - they're crowded too close together.
- Another feature of the easy reader is that it should introduce children to the concept of reading through a story or understanding facts (in the case of a nonfiction easy reader). There is neither here, just an assortment of puns. Emerging readers won't get any sense of story structure through this.
As a novelty gift for a proficient reader who is an Angry Birds or Star Wars fan, this book is a success. As an easy reader for someone learning to read independently, it is a complete failure.
- Level 1 easy reader? Really? An early easy reader should have lots of white space between lines and short sentences with simple words that can either be sight recognized or deciphered through pronunciation very easily. There should be no more than 1-2 sentences per page. There are 3-4 syllable words on every page, and it would be difficult for a new reader to parse the sentences on his or her own - they're crowded too close together.
- Another feature of the easy reader is that it should introduce children to the concept of reading through a story or understanding facts (in the case of a nonfiction easy reader). There is neither here, just an assortment of puns. Emerging readers won't get any sense of story structure through this.
As a novelty gift for a proficient reader who is an Angry Birds or Star Wars fan, this book is a success. As an easy reader for someone learning to read independently, it is a complete failure.
June 10, 2021
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Angry Birds Star Wars: Yoda Bird's Heroes - Ruth Amos (2013)
(Angry Birds Star Wars)
Genres: Children’s Literature/ Picture Book
Pages: 32
Rating: 4/10
Theme: Good vs Evil
Opener:
“The Bird Rebels are fighting to save the galaxy!
They must defend the galaxy from the evil pigs.”
Summary:
Yoda Bird and the Rebel heroes duke it out against the Empire pigs.
Verdict:
For such a straightforward story, I found the storytelling a bit wonky. The story sets up the power balance between the good guys and the bad, introduces the various characters from both sides in a series of punny names (Obi-Wan Kaboomi, Emperor Piglatine, and of course C3PYOLK which was my favourite), then instead of going into the battle scene the story “meanders” with R2EGG2 being revealed to the reader of being the disguise for The Egg, which perhaps is a vessel for the Force? It is all very confusing, and the thing is not even resolved or important. Perhaps it is necessary information for the books that follow this one. But perhaps one should not look for a story here. If that’s the case, the artwork is really nice. Any kid familiar with Star Wars or Angry Birds will enjoy this book.
Angry Birds Star Wars: Yoda Bird's Heroes - Ruth Amos (2013)
(Angry Birds Star Wars)
Genres: Children’s Literature/ Picture Book
Pages: 32
Rating: 4/10
Theme: Good vs Evil
Opener:
“The Bird Rebels are fighting to save the galaxy!
They must defend the galaxy from the evil pigs.”
Summary:
Yoda Bird and the Rebel heroes duke it out against the Empire pigs.
Verdict:
For such a straightforward story, I found the storytelling a bit wonky. The story sets up the power balance between the good guys and the bad, introduces the various characters from both sides in a series of punny names (Obi-Wan Kaboomi, Emperor Piglatine, and of course C3PYOLK which was my favourite), then instead of going into the battle scene the story “meanders” with R2EGG2 being revealed to the reader of being the disguise for The Egg, which perhaps is a vessel for the Force? It is all very confusing, and the thing is not even resolved or important. Perhaps it is necessary information for the books that follow this one. But perhaps one should not look for a story here. If that’s the case, the artwork is really nice. Any kid familiar with Star Wars or Angry Birds will enjoy this book.
November 15, 2018
So bad.
There is no story at all. I guess it's an introduction to these shoddy characters that makes no sense, with literally no narrative?
I want to say that you might enjoy it if you LOVE both Angry Birds and Star Wars, but you won't. It does both a disservice. Just no.
There is no story at all. I guess it's an introduction to these shoddy characters that makes no sense, with literally no narrative?
I want to say that you might enjoy it if you LOVE both Angry Birds and Star Wars, but you won't. It does both a disservice. Just no.
July 28, 2020
My son really enjoyed listening to this book before bedtime.
It was a funny story.
It was a funny story.
August 9, 2013
I completely agree with the review by "Kate". This really should not be considered a Level 1 reader - it is just too complicated and character specific for beginning readers. People familiar with Star Wars and Angry Birds might appreciate it. I thought I was familiar with both but it still annoyed me. Some of the puns are just way too ridiculous to be truly funny.
July 14, 2013
My four year old son loves these books. I am sure my second graders will love them too.
August 28, 2013
"I like when they had that big attack at the end."
October 18, 2013
Another library pick. The boys can read this by themselves, so I can't comment on the content. It sure has engendered a lot of artwork around the house, though!
August 28, 2015
good book of angry birds star wars!
November 16, 2016
funny play on star wars characters
November 15, 2021
A spin and twist on Star Wars, featuring Angry Birds vs Pigs in a battle over junk food!
April 1, 2014
my kids love this one!
May 12, 2015
I was pleasantly surprised by this. I liked it as much as the kids.
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