Garp
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After picking up on several hints, I received day tickets to next year's Star Wars Celebration in Chicago for Father's Day. One ticket is for me, and one is for my 8 year old daughter, who claims to be a Star Wars fan like her dear old Dad. Thing is, she's only ever seen one SW film - 'Solo' - which my wife took her to see recently without informing me when they both had a day off. (Yes, I didn't even get to be with her when she saw her first SW film. But that's another story...)
Anyway, I want to expand her Star Wars knowledge in the coming year and so, yes, this is the age-old question - which viewing order to choose? Through general pop-culture osmosis, she's already absorbed a lot of knowledge - she knows that Vader is Luke's Dad; she knows who Yoda is; she knows who Anakin becomes. (The only major plot point that she may not be aware of is the Luke-Leia connection.) Plus I want her to experience as much SW lore as possible, to appreciate everything she may see at Celebration. Therefore, I'm leaning towards the obvious:
My second question is regarding Star Wars Celebration itself. Has anyone been with kids before? (It'll be our first time.) Any tips to ensure both parent & child have a fun day?
Lastly, we read together every night, so if anyone has any recommendations for Star Wars books (graphic novels included) that can be read by an 8 year old in short doses to get her excited for the big day next year, please post them below.
Thanks in advance.
Anyway, I want to expand her Star Wars knowledge in the coming year and so, yes, this is the age-old question - which viewing order to choose? Through general pop-culture osmosis, she's already absorbed a lot of knowledge - she knows that Vader is Luke's Dad; she knows who Yoda is; she knows who Anakin becomes. (The only major plot point that she may not be aware of is the Luke-Leia connection.) Plus I want her to experience as much SW lore as possible, to appreciate everything she may see at Celebration. Therefore, I'm leaning towards the obvious:
- Episode I
- Episode II
- Clone Wars movie
- Episode III
- Solo
- Rebels: Spark of Rebellion
- Rogue One
- Episode IV
- Episode V
- Episode VI
- Episode VII
- Episode VIII
- Caravan of Courage
- Battle for Endor
- Holiday Special (not even the fan edit. Sorry).
My second question is regarding Star Wars Celebration itself. Has anyone been with kids before? (It'll be our first time.) Any tips to ensure both parent & child have a fun day?
Lastly, we read together every night, so if anyone has any recommendations for Star Wars books (graphic novels included) that can be read by an 8 year old in short doses to get her excited for the big day next year, please post them below.
Thanks in advance.