Waiting patiently for Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith to hit the theaters isn't easy. In the meantime, why not read about your favorite new characters in new Episode III books scheduled to be released in stores this April?

Here's a rundown of books you'll be seeing in bookstores (publication dates are tentative for some titles; keep checking starwars.com for more updates).

Storybooks

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Movie Storybook
(Random House)
The story of Episode III is told with amazing full-color photos throughout in a 48-page paperback written by Alice Alfonsi. Relive your favorite movie moments again and again.

Star Wars: Episode III Step Into Reading: Obi-Wan's Foe
(Random House)
Younger Star Wars fans can learn to read about Obi-Wan Kenobi's adventures in the movie! In this book, Obi-Wan is on a mission to the remote planet Utapau, where a dangerous enemy awaits. He is on a search for the commander of the droid armies, General Grievous. But will this part-alien, part-robot general find him first? Loaded with beautiful illustrations by Tommy Lee Edwards, and written by Jane Mason and Sarah Stevens, this book captures the excitement and mystery in Revenge of the Sith.

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Junior Novelization
(Scholastic, Inc.)
Author Patricia Wrede retells the Episode III storyline for younger readers in this digest-sized paperback edition.

Star Wars: Last of the Jedi Book 1
(Scholastic, Inc.)
Begin reading another exciting Star Wars series, written by Jude Watson that picks up where Episode III leaves off.

DK Readers: Star Wars: Galactic Crisis! and Star Wars: Star Pilot
(DK Books)
Improve your reading skills and learn about Star Wars at the same time! Filled with photos and illustrations, these two books chronicle the exciting stories of the Clone Wars, from the first battles to the exciting events of Episode III. Star Wars: Galactic Crisis! by Ryder Windham is for level 4 readers, while Star Wars: Star Pilot by Laura Buller is for level 3 "reading alone" readers.