Last year on May the Fourth, a celebrated day in Star Wars fandom, Chronicle Books released Darth Vader and Son, the full-color illustrated picture book that humorously and heart-warmingly explored a “what if…” relationship between Darth Vader and his son Luke Skywalker as a toddler.

In my review of the book, by Jeffrey Brown, I said you wouldn’t find a more adorable Star Wars book that year. Well, that year is up, and when May the Fourth rolls around again this year, the adorableness continues with Vader’s Little Princess, Darth Vader and Son‘s follow-up that centers on Luke’s twin sister, Leia. The new 64-page hardcover picture book depicts a relationship between the Dark Lord of the Sith and his daughter, Princess Leia, as a sweet toddler with her hair in the famous buns, as well as in her rebellious teenage years.

Darth Vader and Son
Star Wars Chronicle Series
By Jeffrey Brown
Hardcover
LucasBooks
Release date: May 4, 2012

If you’re a Star Wars fan, chances are you’re intrigued by the dynamic between the evil Darth Vader and his estranged Jedi Knight son Luke Skywalker. Once Luke learns of his paternity, of course, he’s shocked and left in disbelief. After he comes to terms with the news, Luke wants to “save” his father from the Dark Side.

But what if Darth Vader hadn’t been separated from his son at birth and he actually was able to take part in raising the young Skywalker? That’s the journey Darth Vader and Son, a new hardcover picture book in the Star Wars Chronicle series, takes us on. And what a sweet one it is.