ClassX Video Lessons Star Wars BB-8 on the Run Read Aloud – Children’s Stories and Kids Star Wars Books Read Along
BB-8 was a little round droid who was feeling very scared. His friend Poe had told him to run away and stay safe. Poe promised to come back, but BB-8 saw a big explosion and worried that Poe might not be okay. BB-8 had an important job to do: he needed to deliver a secret map to the Resistance so they could find Luke Skywalker. That was a big and scary job for a small droid!
As BB-8 found a place to rest for the night, he remembered something Poe once told him: “If you do good things, good things will come back to you.” BB-8 wondered how he could do such a big job all by himself.
The next morning, BB-8 continued his journey and met someone named Tito. Tito was in trouble because his luggage beast was stuck in the sand. Tito asked for help in a funny language. BB-8 was in a hurry, but he felt sorry for Tito and wanted to help.
Suddenly, BB-8 heard a voice saying, “It’s a trap!” But it wasn’t a scary monster—it was a big, gentle droid named Fez. BB-8 was happy to meet Fez, and they became friends. Fez told BB-8 that he was part of a droid ship that was leaving soon, but he was stuck in a cell. BB-8 had to decide whether to stay and wait for Poe or try to leave with Fez.
BB-8 came up with a clever plan to escape. He and Fez tricked Tito into thinking BB-8 had fallen into a hole. When Tito looked down, BB-8 and Fez escaped! They ran across the desert to catch Fez’s ship.
As they ran, BB-8 and Fez saw Tito following them. A group of steel peckers, which were like angry birds, flew between them. Fez bravely distracted the birds so BB-8 could continue his mission.
BB-8 met a family who needed food and a happy boar with an injured leg. BB-8 remembered where he had seen food and medical supplies and decided to help them, even though it meant he might miss the ship.
BB-8 finally made it to the ruins where the droid ship was about to leave. He was so happy to see Fez again! But Tito appeared, trying to stop them. BB-8 had a smart idea. He led Tito away from the ship so Fez could get on safely. Fez thanked BB-8 for his help and promised never to forget him.
Even though BB-8 was left behind, he felt good about helping his friends. He realized that doing good things is important, and maybe Poe was right after all—good things do come back to you.
Act It Out: Gather a few friends or family members and act out the story of BB-8’s adventure. Take turns playing different characters like BB-8, Fez, and Tito. Think about how BB-8 felt when he had to make decisions to help others. Discuss how it feels to help someone in need and what you might do in a similar situation.
Helping Hands: Just like BB-8 helped others on his journey, think of a way you can help someone in your community or at home. It could be as simple as helping a sibling with homework, picking up litter in your neighborhood, or making a card for someone who is feeling sad. After you help, talk about how it made you feel and if you noticed any good things happening in return.
Good Deeds Journal: Start a “Good Deeds Journal” where you can write or draw about the good things you do each day. At the end of the week, look back at your journal and see how many good deeds you have done. Share your favorite good deed with a friend or family member and discuss how doing good things can make the world a better place.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided transcript:
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**BB-8 on the Run**
Written by Drew Dewalt
Illustrated by Matt Myers
BB-8 wasn’t used to being on his own, and it was scary—very scary. His friend Poe had told him to run and get as far away as he could. The pilot said, “I’ll come back for you,” but BB-8 had seen the explosion back in the village and feared Poe was gone. Now it was all up to him to get the top-secret map to the Resistance so they could find Luke Skywalker. That was scary too.
As he took shelter for the night, BB-8 remembered something Poe once said to him: “It’s easy, buddy. You do good things, and good things will come back to you.” But how could such a small droid do such a big job?
The next morning, as BB-8 resumed his journey, he was glad to come across someone else. It was Tito, but he was in trouble—his luggage beast was sinking into the sand. “Please help!” said Tito in a language that sounded like screeches and warbles. BB-8 was in a hurry to complete his mission, but he felt sorry for Tito and the luggage beast too. Maybe BB-8 could do something for them.
Suddenly, a voice said, “Oh no, it’s a trap! I’m going to take you apart and sell you piece by piece!” BB-8 realized the only thing scarier than being alone in the dark was not being alone in the dark. Then the huge shape spoke, “Please don’t hurt me!” It wasn’t a monster at all—just a big gentle loading droid. BB-8 chirped happily at the massive thing. “You promise?” it asked worriedly. BB-8 nodded wholeheartedly and beeped and warbled some more.
“Your name is BB-8,” said the loading droid. “Mine is F3-ZK, but you can call me Fez.” The giant was no longer scared, and BB-8 was no longer alone. Fez told BB-8 he was part of a droid ship that was scouting Jakku. His ship was scheduled to leave that afternoon, but Fez was going to miss it because he was stuck in the cell. BB-8 was torn—should he stay on Jakku in case Poe came back, or should he try to get off the planet with Fez’s ship? The map had to be delivered soon, but first they had to get out of this trap.
As BB-8 looked at the loose panel on the floor, he realized he had the perfect plan. “Excuse me, Mr. Funny Lizard Man, we need your help,” said Fez. Tito ran to see what was wrong. “BB-8 was missing, and there was an opening in the floor.” “We were trying to escape, and he fell in that hole,” said Fez. Tito climbed down into the cell and looked down into the black space. “I don’t see them.” “Look closer,” Fez urged. Tito leaned way over the opening and peered in. With Tito trapped, the two droids were able to escape.
“Let’s get out of here so I can go home,” said Fez. “You can come with me if you want.” BB-8 let out a series of chirps. “A mission?” asked Fez. “That sounds important. We’d better get you to the ship; it’s picking us up at the ruins.” BB-8 and Fez raced across the desert as fast as they could.
“The good news is the funny little man is okay,” said Fez as he noticed Tito in the distance. “The bad news is he’s following us.” Suddenly, a flock of angry steel peckers flew up between BB-8 and Fez. BB-8 fled one way, and Fez went the other. The birds didn’t know which droid to follow. “Hey, over here!” cried Fez, trying to get the steel pecker’s attention. “Run, BB-8! You have to complete your mission!” Fez yelled. “I’ll save you!” BB-8 didn’t want to leave his friend, but he had to deliver the map, and Fez was already leading the steel peckers away.
Once alone again, BB-8 continued on his journey, hoping Fez would be all right. When BB-8 entered Kelvin Ravine, he met a scavenger family. “Please, do you know where we could find something to eat?” asked the mother. “My children are hungry.” Was this another trap? The children crowded around BB-8. When he saw their thin faces, he knew it wasn’t a trick. He remembered the food packets in the wrecked starship where he’d spent the night. But it was in the opposite direction from where he was going. If he hurried, he could get the family to the food and still make it to the droid ship before it took off.
BB-8 hurried. Next, BB-8 found a happy boar with an injured leg. He recalled the medical frigate he passed that morning; it would have first aid supplies. But going back for them would probably mean missing the droid ship. BB-8 thought for some time, trying to decide what to do. The happy boar moaned, and BB-8 made up his mind. Tito was never going to catch him on that slow-moving luggage beast. BB-8 almost felt sorry for the weird little guy—almost, but not really.
BB-8 finally made it back to the happy boar with a medical kit. The beast was so happy it licked him, which wasn’t necessarily a good thing. BB-8 worried that he was going to miss the droid ship because he had stopped to help so many people. Just then, as he reached the ruins, he saw something off in the distance—the droid ship at last! Only it was preparing to launch. BB-8 raced for the ramp as it started to close. Then he saw another wonderful sight—Fez! Fez was okay; he had escaped the steel peckers, and he too was running for the droid ship. He waved happily to BB-8, who tripped with joy. They were going to make it off Jakku together after all.
But then something terrible happened—Tito appeared, blocking their way. Fez started to panic, but BB-8 quickly formed a plan. He remembered what Tito had said: that BB-8 was more valuable than Fez. He also remembered how Fez had saved him from the steel peckers. BB-8 started to speed away from the ship, and Tito followed BB-8 instead of Fez. “Where are you going?” yelled Fez. “Okay, okay, I’ll get on the ship,” said Fez. “Thank you, BB-8! I’ll never forget you for helping me.” The massive loading droid made it up the ramp just in time.
BB-8 felt he had done the right thing in helping Fez and the hungry family and the injured happy boar. But if he had done such good things, then why was this bad thing happening to him? He was so confused. Maybe Poe was wrong—maybe you don’t get what you give. Or then again, maybe you do.
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This version removes any inappropriate or unclear language while maintaining the essence of the story.
