“You will find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view.” — Obi-Wan Kenobi, Return Of The Jedi When They Said It: Obi-Wan is explaining to Luke his family history and George Lucas is planting seeds among the fanboys for the many prequels to come. When You Can Use It: Any time the kid disagrees with you, their mother, their sibling, their teacher — pretty much anyone until they’re old enough to get the reference when you say, “That’s just like your opinion, man.” It’s also useful in the event that you have to explain the whole “That girl you have a crush on is actually your twin sister, from whom you were separated at birth” thing. The Millenium Falcon is trying to outrun two huge star destroyers and Luke is displaying a less-than-Solo-like level of calm. The next time you get fed up with being asked, “Are we there yet?” The rebels have stolen the Death Star schematics and the imperial leaders are suggesting that Darth Vader may have blown it.
Darth chokes back their dissent real quick. You want your kid to view you as a reliable provider of security and support, even when things get dicey. So the next time the dark side of the Force steals the wifi signal and you’re trying to get systems back online while your kid is all, “Where’s my Angry Birds?”, this Darth Vader classic is a go-to. Modified cyborg heavy breathing is option. Jar Jar Binks nearly gets Qui-Gon killed just by opening his stupid mouth, marking the first of many times he tries to single handedly ruin the entire Star Wars franchise. Any time their tendency to be impressed with themselves exceeds the actual insight of what they’re talking about. So, basically, anytime between when they start vocalizing sounds and when they graduate from high school. In retrospect, this may be the single most useful Star Wars quote in all of parenting. Luke, Han, and Kenobi have smuggled themselves aboard the Millennium Falcon to momentarily escape imperial capture, but Han’s not so convinced they’re getting off the Death Star.
Your kid said a bad word or ate a handful of dirt or did something else Jar Jar Binks-ish because all the other kids were doing it. It’s the Obi-Wan version of the “If your friends jumped off a bridge, would you do it too?” line that your own parents fed you about peer pressure, and you can use it without feeling like you’ve turned into them. Luke just blasted his first Tie Fighter and he practically wants a medal for it. Sort of like Qui-Gon Jinn’s bit about speaking, this is the all-purpose Star Wars line for keeping your kid humble as they start to excel at soccer or the saxophone or spelling bees — anything that involves winning something. Delivery is key, so practice striking the perfect amount of sincere enthusiasm with jaded caution. Yoda wants Luke to repark his X-Wing fighter because it’s taking up his own spot in front of the mud hut. Without question the most obvious parenting line in all of Star Wars. If you haven’t used this already, this article is most likely lost on you.
When They Said It: Obi-Wan interrupts one of Yoda’s Jedi training sessions to seek his counsel. One of the the younglings inexplicably figures out how Obi-Wan can find the missing planet he’s seeking. When You Can Use It: After you feel bad for using the Qui-Gon Jinn line. Your kid has devolved from a sentient humanoid into a screaming beast (for any number of reasons — who really knows at this point?) and your only hope for communication is getting on their level. Remember, it’s not wise to upset a Wookiee. Stories of courage and unexpected heroes inspire readers while challenging them with questions about civil disobedience, individual rights, and the importance of speaking out. Titanic: Voices from the Disaster I Survived #8: I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011Film & Comic Con Cardiff Film & Comic Con Cardiff is back at the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff on the Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th March 2017. Continuing to build on the success of the previous Film & Comic Cons in Cardiff we hope to bring you some more of your favourite stars from TV, Film and Comics as well as a whole host of fun activities including photo shoots with the stars, panels, autograph sessions, Retro Video Gaming, Cosplay Masquerade and hundreds of stalls full of TV and Film Memorabilia to browse.
Doors Open at 9am - 6pm both days Standard Entry Price: £8* from 11 am Early Entry Price: £15* from 9 am Tickets On Sale HERE *Plus a £1 booking fee per ticket if purchased in advance A Horrifying Sunday in store for... Calling all Star Wars Fans Game of Thrones at CardiffThis year more than ever, think about celebrating the two big days in Star Wars/library land- Star Wars Reads Day (traditionally in October) and May 4th, which for years has been known Star Wars Day, with May 5th fast becoming becoming more and more known for Revenge of the Fifth, with those leaning more to the dark side having their fun. With the release of Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens this December (yes, breaking from the tradition of May releases), fans and skeptics alike are excited for the franchise, and celebrating everything Star Wars in the library can be a huge push for readers and new patrons.DISPLAYSYou may not think you have a lot of Star Wars stuff, but do a careful search- check out the LEGO readers, the graphic novels, the science fiction books detailing stories that came after the Return of the Jedi, and all the cartoons that are floating around.
Take a look in non-fiction as well: there are books on the science of science fiction that detail how lightspeed works, craft books and cook books with the Star Wars theme, and biographies of the actors from Carrie Fisher and Billy Dee Williams to Harrison Ford and George Lucas. You may even have CDs of the sound tracks. Don’t forget the juvenile fiction section- The Origami Yoda series and Jedi Academy series are excellent.Search with terms like “star” or “jedi” and you can download fonts eerily simliar to the original Star Wars font.CRAFTSThere are some awesome crafts out there that will entice any Rebel loyalist or Empire citizen. The official Star Wars site has a cute Chewbacca felt bookmark:Pink and Green Mama has some adorable Star Wars Peg Dolls:And there’s always the cubee route: Not to mention that everyone’s favorite craft material (duct tape) comes in Star Wars patterns:If you’re looking for more craft or party ideas, I have a bunch of on my pinterest board
, or you can do a pinterest search using “star wars crafts” or “star wars party”ACTIVITIESUntil a major miracle occurs, there are only two movies related to Star Wars you can legally show in the library: Star Wars the Clone Wars and Spaceballs. That doesn’t mean you’re relegated to crafts the whole time.Have a costume party, with separate categories for Rebels, Jedi, Sith, Senators, and Droids.Pull out board or video games featuring the Star Wars characters, such as LEGO Star Wars, Soulcaliber IV (Darth Vader appears in PS3, Yoda in XBOX 360), Angry Birds: Star Wars, Monopoly Star Wars, or you could even teach chess. After all, it was an important lesson: Let the Wookie win. Go all out and have a Jedi training lab by setting up an obstacle course throughout your programming room. Those who want to test out their skills must complete the course to prove they are proficient in the ways of the force. They could walk balance beams, jump over or crawl through hoops, maneuver through the string caves, and brave the darkness of the swamp in order to prove their Jedi mastery.