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BB-8 on the Run
When BB-8 is separated from his master, Poe Dameron, on the lonely desert planet of Jakku, he has no choice but to keep rolling. It's all up to him to get a top-secret map back to the Resistance so they can find Luke Skywalker and save the galaxy from the evil First Order.
It's scary to have a big job when you're just a little droid on your own. But BB-8 isn't alone for long. As he speeds across the sand, BB-8 meets all kinds of strangers who need his help. Should he do good things, as Poe always told him, or will that get in the way of his mission?
See how everyone's favorite little astromech droid makes friends and foils enemies in this funny and exciting new Star Wars adventure!
It's scary to have a big job when you're just a little droid on your own. But BB-8 isn't alone for long. As he speeds across the sand, BB-8 meets all kinds of strangers who need his help. Should he do good things, as Poe always told him, or will that get in the way of his mission?
See how everyone's favorite little astromech droid makes friends and foils enemies in this funny and exciting new Star Wars adventure!
40 pages
First published September 1, 2017
About the author
Drew Daywalt
50 books593 followersEver since his childhood in one of Ohio’s most haunted houses, writer director Drew Daywalt has been writing escapist fantasy and building worlds of his own. With a degree in Creative Writing, and a concentration in Children’s Literature from Emerson College in Boston, Daywalt set off to Hollywood where he spent years writing for Disney and Universal on such beloved shows as Timon & Pumba, Buzz Lightyear, and Woody Woodpecker, and where his animated series The Wacky World of Tex Avery garnered an Emmy nomination.
His first trip into live action landed him studio screenwriting and feature film directing work with such Hollywood luminaries as Quentin Tarrantino, Lawrence Bender, Tony Scott, Brett Ratner and Jerry Bruckheimer.
With an eye toward picture book writing, Daywalt’s first book THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, debuted on the New York Times Best Seller’s List in June 2013, and has since become a Number One Best Seller.
His first trip into live action landed him studio screenwriting and feature film directing work with such Hollywood luminaries as Quentin Tarrantino, Lawrence Bender, Tony Scott, Brett Ratner and Jerry Bruckheimer.
With an eye toward picture book writing, Daywalt’s first book THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, debuted on the New York Times Best Seller’s List in June 2013, and has since become a Number One Best Seller.
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April 19, 2020
So cute. Brightly illustrated, this tells the tales of BB-8's adventures on Jaku after being separated from Poe up until he is rescued by Rey. Who doesn't love this droid?
May 31, 2018
Cute story and I loved the art!
April 13, 2020
Go watch Daisy Ridley read this on the Disney YouTube channel! It is a delight.
January 18, 2019
Very cute. Fills in the gap between BB-8 being split from Poe and found by Rey. BB-8 is a forgotten hero and the cutest character in the universe. Also, I keep forgetting this is written by Drew Daywalt, one of my favorite children's authors.
September 30, 2017
Ever wonder what BB-8 was doing on Jaku before meeting up with Rey? This book is here to fill in the gaps. Little Star Wars fans will enjoy!
October 9, 2017
a great Star Wars picture book from the author that brought us the great "The Day The Crayons Quit".
April 13, 2020
Watching a video where Daisy Ridley read the story. Great story and she a fantastic storyteller.
September 1, 2017
A little long-ish for the story time crowd. That said I 😍 the story it fills in for BB-8. He really does have a heart of gold and wants to do the right thing, even when it's not easy.
September 25, 2017
A sweet story focusing on themes of kindness.
December 18, 2017
A really sweet children's book that looks at what happens to BB-8 between when he leaves Poe to when he finds Rey.
April 11, 2020
A cute, fast-paced story highlighting BB-8's adventures before he met Rey, even more special when it's read by Daisy Ridley!
December 20, 2021
What a lovely, sweet addition to the Star Wars narrative! This book tells BB-8's off-screen story from the beginning of The Force Awakens, answering the question of how BB-8 got captured by Teedo before being rescued by Rey. The illustrations are beautiful, full of color and texture and evidence of the artist's hand. The story was fun and heartwarming, showing that the good seeds you sow will bear good fruit, even if it takes a while.
October 24, 2017
This was not a fun read with my son. He loves it, but I think he loves my abridged version more than the actual story. Very wordy.
February 25, 2018
OMG so upsetting when Fez was captured. Had to stop reading twice and came back to it after a sleep. Was just way too distressing and I grizzled for mum for a good while after about how scary it was!
May 7, 2020
Delightful
April 11, 2020
Super adorable
April 10, 2020
I watched the video of Daisy Ridley reading this. (Happy birthday to her!) Normally, I'm not a huge fan of stories about the POV characters being crammed between scenes of the movie. But this was well done and has a lesson about how the good that one puts out into the universe may come back. The art is also really good.
April 12, 2020
Such a cute little story. I love it!
April 10, 2020
NARRATED BY : DAISY RIDLEY ?!?!?!?!!
I saw a video of Daisy Ridley narrating the book and the book is so good !!!! Such a fun read and a very light one.
I saw a video of Daisy Ridley narrating the book and the book is so good !!!! Such a fun read and a very light one.
April 10, 2020
I watched and listened to Daisy Ridley read this and it was adorable. I loved her expressiveness when talking about the super cute little droid. Lovely book with beautiful illustrations.
April 11, 2020
Daisy Ridley read this on a video, which is like an audiobook but plus her face. I'm counting it. Actually enjoyed this one!
September 7, 2017
This review is written with my 9-year-old son, who is a huge Star Wars fan like his dad. His eyes lit up when we got the package from the publisher with the ARC, and he got a huge smile when we discovered there was also a signed print included!
Drew Daywalt is already a favorite of ours; we have read The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home many times together. We didn’t know the work of illustrator Matt Myers before (he illustrated Battle Bunny by Jon Scieszka and Mac Barnett), but we both are in awe of what he did in recreating the look of the Star Wars universe. This book is set on the desert planet of Jakku and occurs just before the beginning of The Force Awakens. BB-8 has been separated from his master, Poe Dameron, and he needs to find his way to Luke Skywalker and the Resistance so he can share the secret map he is hiding. While on Jakku he is captured, escapes with a new friend, and encounters various creatures needing help as he scurries through the desert to make it to a departing ship.
When I asked my son how he’d describe the illustrations, he said, “They’re fabulous and spectacular!” We both agree that Matt Myers has perfectly captured the look and feel of the Star Wars universe, from the desert surroundings of Jakku to the droids and creatures - and the human, Rey! - that BB-8 encounters. Matt somehow manages to make the desert planet almost lush - not with vegetation, but because of the saturated colors that just pop off the page. My son and I are in the process of working out a custody arrangement for the gorgeous print the publisher sent us; it’s currently on my bookshelf, but soon I suppose it’ll be his turn and I’ll have to let it go :-)
My son and I also both really liked Drew’s story. It’s a fun book that tells us how Rey ends up finding BB-8 on Jakku, but it also imparts a great lesson. BB-8 is captured by Teedo, who tricks him into thinking his luggabeast is sinking into the sand and needs help. My son said that makes him think that you have to be careful who you trust, because sometimes people will lie to you. At the same time, though, once BB-8 escapes from Teedo with the help of another captured droid, he meets a series of creatures who need his help and he doesn’t let the past experience with Teedo stop him. Nor does he refrain from helping them all, even though he’s racing to catch a ship that is about to leave the planet so he can fulfill his mission for Poe. As my son said, it’s never good to be selfish, and you should help other people anytime you can.
We talked about how if you put good into the world, good will come back to you. BB-8 actually gets captured by Teedo again after he helps the others in need, and that is when Rey enters the story. (For those who’ve seen The Force Awakens, you’ll remember that Rey saves BB-8 from Teedo’s net; that is where this book ends.) My son said Rey’s rescue of BB-8 is his favorite part, and he likes how it shows that even though he was captured a second time, he gets helped by Rey because he was willing to help the other creatures in need. I think this is a fantastic lesson for our kids to learn!
So, my kiddo and I would like to say: BB-8 ON THE RUN is visually gorgeous and tells a great story, and if you have little ones, we can virtually guarantee they’ll love it!
Rating from me and my son: 5 spectacular stars!
Drew Daywalt is already a favorite of ours; we have read The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home many times together. We didn’t know the work of illustrator Matt Myers before (he illustrated Battle Bunny by Jon Scieszka and Mac Barnett), but we both are in awe of what he did in recreating the look of the Star Wars universe. This book is set on the desert planet of Jakku and occurs just before the beginning of The Force Awakens. BB-8 has been separated from his master, Poe Dameron, and he needs to find his way to Luke Skywalker and the Resistance so he can share the secret map he is hiding. While on Jakku he is captured, escapes with a new friend, and encounters various creatures needing help as he scurries through the desert to make it to a departing ship.
When I asked my son how he’d describe the illustrations, he said, “They’re fabulous and spectacular!” We both agree that Matt Myers has perfectly captured the look and feel of the Star Wars universe, from the desert surroundings of Jakku to the droids and creatures - and the human, Rey! - that BB-8 encounters. Matt somehow manages to make the desert planet almost lush - not with vegetation, but because of the saturated colors that just pop off the page. My son and I are in the process of working out a custody arrangement for the gorgeous print the publisher sent us; it’s currently on my bookshelf, but soon I suppose it’ll be his turn and I’ll have to let it go :-)
My son and I also both really liked Drew’s story. It’s a fun book that tells us how Rey ends up finding BB-8 on Jakku, but it also imparts a great lesson. BB-8 is captured by Teedo, who tricks him into thinking his luggabeast is sinking into the sand and needs help. My son said that makes him think that you have to be careful who you trust, because sometimes people will lie to you. At the same time, though, once BB-8 escapes from Teedo with the help of another captured droid, he meets a series of creatures who need his help and he doesn’t let the past experience with Teedo stop him. Nor does he refrain from helping them all, even though he’s racing to catch a ship that is about to leave the planet so he can fulfill his mission for Poe. As my son said, it’s never good to be selfish, and you should help other people anytime you can.
We talked about how if you put good into the world, good will come back to you. BB-8 actually gets captured by Teedo again after he helps the others in need, and that is when Rey enters the story. (For those who’ve seen The Force Awakens, you’ll remember that Rey saves BB-8 from Teedo’s net; that is where this book ends.) My son said Rey’s rescue of BB-8 is his favorite part, and he likes how it shows that even though he was captured a second time, he gets helped by Rey because he was willing to help the other creatures in need. I think this is a fantastic lesson for our kids to learn!
So, my kiddo and I would like to say: BB-8 ON THE RUN is visually gorgeous and tells a great story, and if you have little ones, we can virtually guarantee they’ll love it!
Rating from me and my son: 5 spectacular stars!
April 14, 2020
Lido por Daisy Ridley aqui.
Livrinho infantil muito bonitinho sobre fazer o bem sem olhar a quem.
Livrinho infantil muito bonitinho sobre fazer o bem sem olhar a quem.
November 12, 2017
This review was originally written for The Baby Bookworm. Visit us for new picture books reviews daily!
Hello, friends! Our review today is Star Wars: BB-8 On The Run, written by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Matt Myers, an adorable adventure featuring the lovable little droid learning the importance of kindness.
Taking place during The Force Awakens, the story follows BB-8 as he flees across the desert planet of Jakku after his friend Poe is taken prisoner. BB-8 has an important mission to complete, and he needs to get back to the Resistance. How can one little droid accomplish this when he is alone and afraid? BB-8 remembers something that Poe told him: being kind to others will always been returned to you. And as BB-8 tries to catch a ship off-planet, he keeps finding creatures and droids in need. So he keeps stopping to help – often with mixed results – making it less and less likely that he can catch his ride. Will BB-8’s kindness truly come back to him? Can he fulfill his mission and make Poe proud?
This one was WONDERFUL, especially for little Star Wars fans. The story is surprisingly nuanced: BB-8 struggles repeatedly with doing the right thing for others vs. doing the right thing for himself, but always chooses to help those in need. Near the end of the story, this actually leaves him disadvantaged – he’s missed the ship home and has been captured by a scavenger – and he wonders why doing the right thing left him even worse off than he’d started. But he is, of course, rescued by Rey in the final pages, picking up the movie narrative again and showing that being kind truly did come back to him. It’s a subtle and honest lesson in why we must be kind even when it’s hard to be. The art is lovely, capturing the Star Wars world and creatures in pleasantly desert-hued paintings. The length was best for toddler and up bookworms, and JJ adored seeing her pal BB-8 on every page. A lovely fable that does the Star Wars universe proud, and it’s Baby Bookworm approved!
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September 28, 2017
A must have for Star Fans of all ages! Stunning illustrations, and a message about friendship, hope, and never giving up, make this book one readers of all ages will enjoy. Out of all of Daywalt's books, this one is my absolute favorite! That, and I may be bias since it is about one of my favorite droids, BB-8.
Take a journey with BB-8 on his quest to find his master, and in the process, you'll learn that no matter how small this droid is, he's a true friend who does everything he can to help others. Even if it deters him from his mission. BB-8 might be small, but that doesn't mean he can't do amazing things. We loved that he always lent a helping hand to others, and not just his friends. In his helping others, he even over-came his fear of being alone.
Easy to read, and visually stunning, this book is one you'll want to read again and again. With humor, fun, and foiled villains, this is one adventure readers will enjoy. Plus, what's not to love about the illustrated Star Wars world, and getting to hanging out with a droid over and over again. The nice thing is that this book is both for longtime Star Wars fans as much as it for those not familiar with it. I highly recommend picking up this book!
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Take a journey with BB-8 on his quest to find his master, and in the process, you'll learn that no matter how small this droid is, he's a true friend who does everything he can to help others. Even if it deters him from his mission. BB-8 might be small, but that doesn't mean he can't do amazing things. We loved that he always lent a helping hand to others, and not just his friends. In his helping others, he even over-came his fear of being alone.
Easy to read, and visually stunning, this book is one you'll want to read again and again. With humor, fun, and foiled villains, this is one adventure readers will enjoy. Plus, what's not to love about the illustrated Star Wars world, and getting to hanging out with a droid over and over again. The nice thing is that this book is both for longtime Star Wars fans as much as it for those not familiar with it. I highly recommend picking up this book!
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July 12, 2022
This picture book took place right after Poe tells BB8 to run from Kylo Ren's attack on Jaku. BB8 really wants to complete his mission and deliver the map to the Resistance, but he is continually confronted by people who need his help. His decisions affect a lot of people.
This book plays two roles. One it is a fun adventure that fills in the time until BB8 meets Rey. From another perspective, it teaches young children the value of helping people, a wonderful lesson.
The illustrations are really colorful, and the eclectic cast of characters, some you never see onscreen, make this a lively and enjoyable book.
This book plays two roles. One it is a fun adventure that fills in the time until BB8 meets Rey. From another perspective, it teaches young children the value of helping people, a wonderful lesson.
The illustrations are really colorful, and the eclectic cast of characters, some you never see onscreen, make this a lively and enjoyable book.
June 22, 2017
Despite being separated from his friend Poe, BB-8 must carry out his quest to deliver an important map to the resistance. On his travels, he must deal with many challenging circumstances and strangers in need- but when he needs help, who can he rely on?
With a nice story line and cinematic illustrations, Star Wars fans and BB-8 lovers in particular will be pleased with this slightly wordy picture book.
This ARC was obtained at BookExpo17- with thanks to Disney Lucasfilm Press and Hachette Book Group- in exchange for an honest review.
With a nice story line and cinematic illustrations, Star Wars fans and BB-8 lovers in particular will be pleased with this slightly wordy picture book.
This ARC was obtained at BookExpo17- with thanks to Disney Lucasfilm Press and Hachette Book Group- in exchange for an honest review.
October 27, 2021
I was really hoping the text would be a parody of Paul McCartney’s ‘Band on The Run.’ But no, once again I’m cheated out of life’s basic pleasures.
Automatic 3 stars because it’s a book about my four year old’s favorite droid. Stars deducted for not being a stand alone story. The reader has to see The Force Awakens to understand the full context. Which makes me think this book is a tool to make the child want (to buy) more Star Wars. Which makes me think the Sith have won.
I did enjoy the illustrations and the story’s surprises.
Automatic 3 stars because it’s a book about my four year old’s favorite droid. Stars deducted for not being a stand alone story. The reader has to see The Force Awakens to understand the full context. Which makes me think this book is a tool to make the child want (to buy) more Star Wars. Which makes me think the Sith have won.
I did enjoy the illustrations and the story’s surprises.
October 31, 2017
This was a bit disappointing because Drew Daywalt's "The Day the Crayons Quit" was so clever and funny, I wanted him to bring that magic to the Star Wars storybook universe. Alas, 'BB-8 on the Run' is cute, but not a classic.
I did love Matt Myers illustrations though.
I honestly thought my copy was missing a page because the ending was so abrupt, but I guess the editors just assumed anyone reading this had seen 'Force Awakens'? Very bad editing at the end.
I did love Matt Myers illustrations though.
I honestly thought my copy was missing a page because the ending was so abrupt, but I guess the editors just assumed anyone reading this had seen 'Force Awakens'? Very bad editing at the end.
December 4, 2017
Genre: Modern fantasy
Grade:3-4
This book is filled with so many star wars references i was almost lost since I'm not really into star wars,but i still found it somewhat enjoyable. I liked how it had a strong message that if you help others good things will happen for you and it did for BB-8 even when it felt like it never would. I enjoy this book on a deep level maybe I might find Star Wars interesting for once, because of this book.
Grade:3-4
This book is filled with so many star wars references i was almost lost since I'm not really into star wars,but i still found it somewhat enjoyable. I liked how it had a strong message that if you help others good things will happen for you and it did for BB-8 even when it felt like it never would. I enjoy this book on a deep level maybe I might find Star Wars interesting for once, because of this book.
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