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New Poems In I Wish I Had A Wookiee Are For the Young At Heart

We’ve all known the pure delight of ripping open a brand new Star Wars action figure or imagined ourselves in the cockpit of one of the many high-flying hunks of junk in a galaxy far, far away, alongside our loyal Wookiee co-pilot, Chewbacca. In his new book, Star Wars: I Wish I Had a Wookiee, Ian Doescher explores these playful hallmarks of childhood with a collection of over 75 whimsical and original poems illustrated by Tim Budgen.

 

Chewbacca gives two kids a thrilling ride on his back beneath a dazzling star-filled sky, evoking the joyful spirit of “I Wish I Had a Wookiee.” This enchanting Star Wars moment sparks the imagination, perfect for families and fans at Galaxy’s Edge eager to relive childhood wonder and dive into adventures beyond the movies.
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StarWars.com is excited to reveal the charming cover art for the forthcoming book as well as two exclusive spreads featuring the titular poem as well as “Dad’s Luke Skywalker Figurine.” In a format reminiscent of the often absurdly hilarious books by Shel Silverstein, Budgen’s artwork visualizes a 10-year-old’s dreams of playing fetch with a pet AT-AT, a little girl escaping the Empire in her T-16 Skyhopper, and more while Doescher, who previously penned the Shakespearean versions of the Skywalker saga, captures the precocious and imaginative play inspired by the Star Wars galaxy, with rhyming poems that are suitable for young fans and the young at heart.

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Take a look inside:

Chewbacca makes a surprise appearance, peeking from behind a door as Star Wars-themed toys and building blocks fill the floor, while a fresh poem from I Wish I Had A Wookiee takes center stage on the right—capturing the playful magic that Star Wars fans of all ages love to experience.
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A young Star Wars fan in a themed shirt enjoys imaginative play with Star Wars toys alongside his dad, who zooms around like a spaceship, both fully embracing the magic and adventure of the galaxy far, far away.
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Star Wars: I Wish I Had a Wookiee arrives September 28, 2021 and is available for pre-order now.

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Jennifer Retzlaff

My name is Jennifer Retzlaff and I became a lifelong Disney fan during my first trip to Walt Disney World in 6th grade. From that moment, Disney became a big part of my life. I live in Iowa with my husband and two kids who are growing up too quickly for my liking. I started introducing my love for Disney early to my family with a Disney honeymoon and then trips when our youngest of 18 months. Since then, our family has been to Walt Disney World over five times and we continue to plan and dream for the next… More »

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