Enthusiasts of Super Mario Galaxy can now secure their copy of a physical hardcover edition of Rosalina`s Storybook. This 112-page volume, first announced during a September Nintendo Direct alongside a Super Mario Galaxy game collection, transforms the beloved in-game narrative into a real-world book. Dark Horse Books is set to release Rosalina`s Storybook on November 25, priced at $25, making it an ideal holiday gift. Preorders are currently open.
This vibrant, full-color picture book recounts Rosalina`s cosmic voyage and her eventual role as the guardian and leader of the Lumas. It encompasses all nine chapters from the original in-game story, complemented by full-page illustrations. While the Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 collection for Switch and Switch 2 includes an additional chapter, this specific physical book does not feature those new pages.
With the preorder price guarantee, customers will not be charged until the item ships and will automatically receive any price reductions that occur before release.
Below, you can see a preview of two pages from the forthcoming physical edition of Rosalina`s Storybook.
The Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 collection is set to launch on October 2, available both digitally and as a physical release for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The physical version is designed for original Switch consoles, with a complimentary upgrade option for Switch 2, where the game will boast 4K resolution. Both titles offer support for traditional button/stick controls alongside motion controls. The collection is available for preorder at various retailers for $70.
Nintendo is also introducing its initial Super Mario Galaxy Amiibo figures, featuring Mario and Luma, as well as Rosalina and Lumas. These new Amiibo are currently available for preorder at $40 each, with an anticipated release date of April 2, 2026. This extended release timeline is likely coordinated with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which is slated for release in theaters in April 2026.
Dark Horse Super Mario Books
Dark Horse Books has a history of collaborating with Nintendo on various Super Mario titles, such as the Super Mario Encyclopedia and The Art of Super Mario Odyssey. These acclaimed hardcover books have previously been offered.
- Super Mario Encyclopedia: The First 30 Years
- The Art of Super Mario Odyssey
More Super Mario Picture Books & Stories
While Rosalina`s Storybook will be the most extensive Super Mario picture book, parents have other options to share with children while awaiting preorders. These include Super Mario Little Golden Book and The Super Mario Bros. Movie storybook. Additionally, the Super Mario Adventures comic collection and Super Mario Manga Mania are highly recommended.
- Super Mario Adventures Comic Collection
- Super Mario Manga Mania
- Super Mario Little Golden Book (Picture Book)
- A Hero Like No Other (Mario Movie Picture Book)
- Step into Reading Series:
- Mario`s Big Adventure
- Meet Mario
- Mario Kart: Off to the Races
Metroid is also getting a new book this fall
Another eagerly awaited Nintendo title will also receive a companion book available for preorder. In anticipation of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond`s December 4 debut on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, fans can delve into the original trilogy through Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective. This 208-page hardcover, originally announced for June 2025, has been rescheduled for release on October 28. This comprehensive retrospective features a clothbound cover adorned with a metallic foil illustration of Samus, along with commentary and rare behind-the-scenes artwork from Retro Studios` archives. Published by Piggyback, renowned for their acclaimed Legend of Zelda strategy guides, this marks the first Metroid book in a considerable period.