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Rosalina's Storybook
Rosalina's Storybook cover from Super Mario Galaxy
The book's cover
First appearance Super Mario Galaxy (2007)
Latest appearance Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2025)

Rosalina's Storybook[1][2] (also known as Rosalina's story[1][3] or simply the Storybook[4]), while never explicitly stated, chronicles how Rosalina made it into outer space and how she became the "mother" of the Lumas prior to the events of Super Mario Galaxy. In the Comet Observatory's Library, Rosalina sometimes reads from the storybook to the Lumas traveling with her. Mario or Luigi can come in to listen to the story. In all, the original storybook contains nine chapters. In the enhanced Nintendo Switch port of Super Mario Galaxy, an epilogue was added to the book. The Nintendo Switch port of Super Mario Galaxy 2 also includes the storybook, which instead tells the story of how Lubba became a spaceship captain after being separated from her sister Mari.[5][4] It can be read in Starship Mario's Engine Room.

The storybook becomes available to read once the player clears Bowser's Star Reactor and obtains one more Power Star afterwards. More chapters are unlocked as the player obtains more Power Stars.

Rosalina's Storybook
Promotional photo of Rosalina's Storybook
Writer Yoshiaki Koizumi
Publishers Japan Shogakukan
USA Dark Horse Books
Original language Japanese
Translation English
Release dates Japan October 2, 2025[6]
USA November 25, 2025[2]

Yoshiaki Koizumi, director of Super Mario Galaxy, was the writer of the storybook. He wrote the script late at night when no one was around so no one would know what was in it. The next day, he told Shigeru Miyamoto about the story and presented it to him. Miyamoto was surprised that Koizumi wrote the script late at night with nobody around. In a Nintendo Power interview, Koizumi mentioned that he would have enjoyed seeing the storybook published as a children's book;[1] in the Nintendo Direct aired on September 12, 2025, a physical version of the original storybook was announced[5] and was released on October 2, 2025, in Japan by Shogakukan.[6] It will be released on November 25, 2025, in the United States by Dark Horse Books.[2] This version does not include the new chapters added in the Nintendo Switch ports of Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2.[5]

Super Mario Galaxy story[edit]

After Mario or Luigi enters the Library, Rosalina begins to read the following story.

Chapter 1: The Celestial Duo[edit]

This chapter is available after 17 Power Stars are obtained.

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Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 1, page 1 Our story begins a very, very long time ago with a young girl. One day, this girl spotted a rusted spaceship holding a small star child.
Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 1, page 2 "What's your name? Are you lost?" the girl asked the star child.

"I'm Luma, and I'm waiting for Mama. She's coming for me on a comet!" said the star child, who had been waiting day and night.

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 1, page 3 "Don't worry. I'll wait with you," the little girl promised Luma.
Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 1, page 4 At nightfall, the little girl borrowed her father's telescope and peered into the sky. She looked and looked, but she saw nothing. Hours turned into days and then years, but still the sky revealed nothing.

Finally, the little girl sighed and said to Luma, "If we stay here looking much longer, I'll be an old lady soon."

But then she had an idea.

"Why don't we go out there and find your mother ourselves?"

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 1, page 5 The girl and Luma fixed up the rusty spaceship, and then the two set sail into the starry sky.

And this is how the search for the celestial mother began.

Chapter 2: Star Bits[edit]

This chapter is available after 24 Power Stars are obtained.

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Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 2, page 1 Days passed with no sight of the comet, or even a single planet. Instead, asteroids extended for as far as the eye could see.

"If I had known it was going to take this long, I would have packed more jam," said the little girl, above the rumble of her belly.

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 2, page 2 Before they left, she had packed all the essentials: telescope, butterfly net, stuffed bunny, bread, milk, jam, and apricot-flavored tea, but...
Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 2, page 3 "I forgot to bring water!"

At this, Luma burst into gales of laughter, and the girl began to pout.

"As long as I have Star Bits, I'll be fine," said Luma. "Want some?" The little girl couldn't stay mad after hearing this.

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 2, page 4 Luma continued to laugh, and the girl couldn't help but join in.

"All right, maybe just a nibble."

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 2, page 5 Leaning far out of the ship, the pair began to collect Star Bits with the girl's net. They almost fell out a few times, but they kept on collecting.

The Star Bits tasted like honey.

Chapter 3: The Comet[edit]

This chapter is available after 28 Power Stars are obtained.

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Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 3, page 1 A beam of light pierced through the ship's window. Thinking it was the morning sun, the girl peered through the window, only to find a turquoise blue comet shimmering at her.

The little girl shook the sleeping Luma awake and shouted excitedly, "We HAVE to get to that comet!"

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 3, page 2 The pair descended on the comet and found that it was made of ice. They looked high and low, but Luma's mother was nowhere to be found.

Exhausted, the little girl sat down with a flop, utterly unable to take another step.

"Look!"

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 3, page 3 Peering down at the icy ground where Luma was pointing, the girl suddenly noticed clusters of Star Bits encased in the ice.

"Pretty good, huh? Finding Star Bits is my specialty!" said Luma, beaming.

"There's ice here, but it's so warm, I'll bet there's water here too."

The two decided to stay on the comet for a while.

Riding the turquoise comet, the pair continued their search for Luma's mother.

Chapter 4: The Dream[edit]

This chapter is available after 32 Power Stars are obtained.

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Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 4, page 1 One night, the girl dreamed about her own mother.

"Where are you going?" she asked her mother's retreating back.

Without turning, her mother replied, "Don't fret, dearest. I'm not going anywhere. I'm always watching over you, like the sun in the day and the moon in the night."

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 4, page 2 A wave of sadness washed over the girl.

"What about when it rains, and I can't see the sun or the moon?"

Her mother thought for a moment before responding.

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 4, page 3 "I will turn into a star in the clouds and wait for your tears to dry."
Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 4, page 4 When she awoke, the girl's face was damp with tears.

"You have Star Bits in your eyes!" said Luma to the girl.

Wiping her face, the girl replied, "These are tears, not Star Bits. I'm crying because I'll never see my mother ever again!"

At this, Luma began to cry too. "Mama, oh, Mama... Waaaah!"

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 4, page 5 The pair traveled through the starry skies, and though they encountered many other comets, not one of them held Luma's mother.

Luma was despondent.

"Now, now, Luma. The rain clouds won't go away if you keep crying," the girl said, giving Luma a squeeze. "I'll give you a present if you stop."

The girl closed her eyes and said gently, "I'll take care of you."

With these words, she felt a small spark in her heart.

Chapter 5: Home[edit]

This chapter is available after 40 Power Stars are obtained.

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Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 5, page 1 "The kitchen will go here, and the library will go over there," the girl said busily to herself. "We'll put the gate here."

Ever since the girl took Luma under her care, she'd been bustling about at a feverish pace.

"It's a lot of work, but it's worth it to make a happy home."

It turned out that Star Bits weren't the only things buried in the ice. There were tools and furniture unlike any they had ever seen, and the girl used them to build a home.

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 5, page 2 Looking at the completed house, Luma remarked, "Don't you think it's awfully big for just the two of us?"

With a library, bedroom, kitchen, fountain, and gate, it was certainly spacious, but still, something seemed to be missing.

"If only my father, brother, and mother were here," the girl said wistfully. Indeed, the house was too large for its two small residents.

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 5, page 3 That night, clutching her favorite stuffed bunny close to her heart, the girl fell asleep in the starship.

Chapter 6: Friends[edit]

This chapter is available after 49 Power Stars are obtained.

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Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 6, page 1 Then one day, while the girl sat sipping tea, a tiny apricot-colored planet appeared on the horizon.

From the planet, another Luma of the same color emerged.

"Do you two know each other?!" the girl asked the two Lumas gleefully. Despite the girl's excitement, they seemed uneasy.

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 6, page 2 The two Lumas neither drew closer nor backed away from each other. Instead, they just stared.

Then one Luma broke the silence.

"My mama!"

At once, the apricot Luma parroted back, "My mama! My mama!"

"My mama!" "My mama!"

The two Lumas began to dance around the girl frantically, and neither showed any sign of stopping.

The girl was so charmed by this adorable scene that she couldn't help but laugh.

And that's when something very strange happened.

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 6, page 3 Suddenly, more Lumas began to pop out from the apricot planet. They were different colors, but they all shouted the same thing.

"My mama!" "My mama!"

The sight of all the shouting Lumas only made the girl laugh harder. "What am I going to do with all these children?!"

The Lumas just stared blankly as she doubled over laughing.

"I guess we'll have to name each and every one of you."

Tomorrow, once she had finished naming them all, she would begin moving all the Lumas into the new house.

Chapter 7: The Telescope[edit]

This chapter is available after 58 Power Stars are obtained.

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Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 7, page 1 After seeing their 100th comet, a sudden thought popped into the girl's head: "I wonder if my home planet is still as blue as it was."

That's when she remembered her father's telescope.

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 7, page 2 Peeking into the telescope, a tiny blue dot floated into sight. It was smaller than a Star Bit.

"How strange... It's so far away, but it feels so close."

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 7, page 3 She twisted the knob of the telescope, and the blue dot grew until she could make out a grassy hill dotted with flowers. It seemed very familiar to her.

Zooming even closer, a terrace on the hill came into view.

"I used to go stargazing there when I lived on my home planet."

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 7, page 4 She remembered rubbing the sleep out of her eyes as she followed her father up that hill to look at the stars...
Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 7, page 5 She remembered how she and her brother would sled down that hill...
Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 7, page 6 She remembered having picnics with her mother on that hill on bright and windy days...

And...

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 7, page 7 "I want to go home! I want to go home right now!"

The girl burst into tears, and the Lumas didn't know what to do.

"I want to go home! I want to go back to my house by the hill! I want to see my mother!"

The girl was shouting now, her face wet with tears.

"But I know she's not there! I knew all along that she wasn't out there in the sky! Because...because..."

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 7, page 8 "She's sleeping under the tree on the hill!"

The girl's cries echoed through the stars, and a hush fell over the area.

Chapter 8: The Wish[edit]

This chapter is available after Bowser's Galaxy Reactor is cleared.

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Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 8, page 1 Though usually quite cheery, one day the girl became sad again. Luma drew close and tried to comfort her.

"Mama, you still have me!"

"And don't be sad about your mama, because she's a part of you! That means she's always close by!"

"It's like me. I love Star Bits because they remind me of my mama."

"No...no..." the girl said, unable to stop the tears.

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 8, page 2 A lonely look flickered across Luma's face, but it was soon replaced by a wide grin.

"I have an idea!"

"I will transform into a comet, a soaring comet that can carry you all on this journey!"

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 8, page 3 With that, Luma, trailing bands of white, soared high into the sky and just as quickly started to plummet back down.

KABOOM! KABLAM!

The ground shook, and a bright light poured out of the crater that the Luma had created.

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 8, page 4 The bands of light twisted together to form a comet tail.

And then Luma emerged, reborn as a comet.

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 8, page 5 The girl could scarcely believe her eyes.

"But...how?" she kept asking.

"Our destiny as Lumas is to transform into different things," said a red Luma who had suddenly appeared. "Stars, comets, planets... We can become all of these things!"

"When I grow up, I want to become a star that makes someone special smile," said a green Luma.

A blue Luma chimed in, "That Luma turned into a real cutie of a comet, didn't he!"

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 8, page 6 All of the Lumas together said, "No more crying, Mama!"

"Thank you..." said the girl in a whisper, and she pulled the Lumas close and hugged them.

From that day on, Star Bits no longer fell from the girl's eyes.

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 8, page 7 The comet set forth for the girl's home planet, its long tail blazing proudly behind it.

Final Chapter: Family[edit]

This chapter is available after Bowser's Galaxy Reactor is cleared.

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Rosalina's Storybook Final Chapter, page 1 With its many Lumas and telescopes, the comet was quite a sight to behold. The girl and the Lumas were proud to call it home.

At a welcoming party for a new Luma, the girl gathered everyone in the kitchen and said in a louder voice than usual...

"All right, everyone! Let's make a cake! A cake sprinkled with Star Bits! Then it will be a star cake!"

The Lumas excitedly began to gather the ingredients.

Rosalina's Storybook Final Chapter, page 2 As she watched the Lumas scurry about, the girl smiled and thought to herself, "This is my family now, and I will stay with them until they're ready to leave the nest. And when they do leave, I'll see them off with a smile."

"Because that's what makes a mother happiest."

Rosalina's Storybook Final Chapter, page 3 That night, when the girl lay down to sleep, a soft light enveloped her and reminded her of the blue planet she once called home.

"But it would be nice to return home once every one hundred years to nap in my favorite sleeping nook."

Rosalina's Storybook Final Chapter, page 4 The comet carrying the Lumas and the girl continues on its journey to this very day.

With more "family members" in tow than can be counted, it's said that the comet visits the girl's home planet once every hundred years, its proud white tail glittering in the sky.

Rosalina's Storybook Final Chapter, page 5 -The End-

Epilogue: Good Night[edit]

This chapter is exclusive to the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario Galaxy. The chapter is added after any Purple Comet mission is cleared, which requires clearing Bowser's Galaxy Reactor first. "Gateway's Purple Coins" is not activated through a Purple Comet, so it can be played before clearing Bowser's Galaxy Reactor and it does not unlock the chapter.

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Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 10, page 1 Though it was time to sleep, the Lumas were so excited that even a bedtime story couldn't calm them down.

"What's this new world gonna be like?" "I hope it's wilder than the last!" "Mama, I'm scared! Can I sleep in your bed?"

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 10, page 2 The girl picked up her guitar, sat on the bed, and began plucking out a lullaby. The Lumas surrounded her, jostling for the best spots to hear her play.

The calming tones of the music echoed through the bedroom and beckoned them to sleep.

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 10, page 3 "Good night, my dears." But the once-noisy Lumas had already slipped into the world of dreams.

The girl placed the guitar near her pillow and then lay down on the bed.

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 10, page 4 The girl would soon join the Lumas in their slumber as their comet traveled toward planets on journeys all their own.

When next they woke, they would continue their search for the birthplace of the Lumas.

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 10, page 5 As the girl drifted off to sleep, she thought, "It's so exciting to meet new people. It can be a little scary, but that's part of what makes it fun.

"Greeting old friends can be just as exciting."

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 10, page 6 "Maybe next time, I'll visit an entirely new world."
Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 10, page 7 "Goodbye to those we met on this journey. I will cherish the memories forever.

"And to those we will meet on the next journey, hello."

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 10, page 8 "May the stars shine down on you...

"Good night."

Rosalina's Storybook Chapter 10, page 9 With the Lumas and the girl onboard, the comet hurtled through the starry skies, chasing the light to a new journey.

-The End-

Super Mario Galaxy 2 story[edit]

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This notice should be removed after a month has passed since the game was first released.

These chapters are exclusive to the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario Galaxy 2.

Chapter 1: Twins[edit]

This chapter is available after a Star is collected in World 4. Under normal gameplay, the Star can be from "Huge Trouble with Big Wigglers," "In Full Bloom," or "Bulb Berry's Mysterious Glow."

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Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 1, page 1 A long time ago, there were twin star children named Mari and Lu.

They lived happily with the lady of shooting stars and among their many friends.

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 1, page 2 The twins looked identical, sounded identical, and spent all of their time together.

It would have been difficult to tell them apart were it not for their entirely different personalities.

Mari was impulsive and outgoing. Lu was shy and introspective.

They complemented each other well, so they got along. They lived together their whole lives and were nearly inseparable.

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 1, page 3 Until one day, they were forced apart...

When Mari turned into a star.

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 1, page 4 In the blink of an eye, she shrunk down small and then burst into light.

She left only stardust in her wake.

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 1, page 5 But why? The lady of shooting stars had taught the Lumas that they could become stars in order to help someone.

But Mari became one for no reason at all.

Lu rushed to the lady of shooting stars for help, who said, "I'm afraid Mari has left this path. But she will always be in our hearts. The stardust she left behind will give life to new star children."

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 1, page 6 "She may return someday. That could be tomorrow or a hundred years from now or even 10,000 years from now."

Upon hearing this, Lu covered her ears and cried.

Chapter 2: Alone[edit]

This chapter is available after a Star is collected in World 5. Under normal gameplay, the Star can be from "Follow Me, Bob-omb" only.

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Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 2, page 1 Lu was alone now. A day passed, then another, then another. And before she knew it, a hundred years had gone by.

All that time, Lu was unable to become a star. But she didn't want to become one, anyway.

She wanted to stay a Luma until she saw Mari again. She wanted everything to be like it was before.

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 2, page 2 And yet, she felt that a Luma who couldn't become a star wasn't particularly useful... So one day, she decided to begin a new journey.

She built a spaceship and left to travel through the stars.

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 2, page 3 As the centuries passed, she hoped this path would reunite her with Mari.
Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 2, page 4 Lu happened upon the lady of shooting stars a number of times during her travels, but Mari was not with her.

And as time went on, all of her friends became stars.

A thousand years passed this way.

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 2, page 5 Lu thought, "Mari's probably forgotten about me by now. She's probably playing with Star Bunnies on some far-off planet while I'm here missing her."

"And I bet I'll be missing her for a thousand more years. Maybe even two thousand! I'll be stuck as a Luma forever."

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 2, page 6 Lu found the loneliness unbearable. The truth was, she really did want to become a star because that's what would save her from these feelings.

She would become one right now if it meant she could see Mari again.

Lu strained, shook her body, and struggled to turn into a star.

But she couldn't do it.

Chapter 3: Hope[edit]

This chapter is available after a Star is collected in World 6. Under normal gameplay, the Star can be from either "The Magnificent Magma Sea" or "The Chimp's Bowling Challenge."

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Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 3, page 1 Lu had exhausted herself trying to become a star. It was just then that the lady of shooting stars appeared.

"Becoming a star will not allow you to break free of this path. That's simply the nature of living within one."

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 3, page 2 "I'm sure that Mari is out there thinking of you too. And as long as you stay the course, perhaps she'll reunite with you."

"Even though she's not near, I'm sure she knows where you are. After all, she's your twin star. You share the same stardust."

There seemed to be some secret to these words, hidden deep within her eyes.

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 3, page 3 In truth, the lady of shooting stars was reminded of her own past.

She too was searching for someone precious she had lost. And she too believed they would one day be reunited.

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 3, page 4 "Finding your way without a compass or a telescope may be difficult..."

"But hope is like a lighthouse. If you keep its fire lit, Mari can find her way back."

The lady's eyes were kind as this message became clear.

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 3, page 5 The stardust that flowed through Lu glowed brightly and reminded her of when she and Mari were together. It felt just like old times.

And with that, something changed inside of Lu.

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 3, page 6 Today, Lu continues her journey aboard her spaceship, now responsible for a whole crew of Lumas.

She's dependable in nature and impressive in stature, as all captains should be. The shy Lu of the past is now just a memory.

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 3, page 7 "I'm Lubba, one half of the twin star children. I carry the fire of hope across the galaxies!"

Final Chapter: Light[edit]

This chapter is available after a Star is collected in World S. Under normal gameplay, the Star can be from "Make Mario a Star" only.

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Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 4, page 1 Mari was fed up and exhausted. She'd been awoken too many times.

"I'm sure this place is just as beautiful as all the other boring worlds..."

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 4, page 2 She had been on such a long journey that she was starting to reach her limit.

Her sense of time and space had broken down long ago. Her memories were scattered, like a hazy dream.

She felt dizzy, like the time she gorged on Star Bits and became overwhelmed by their sweetness.

"And then another time, it felt like I was drowning in honey. The time before that, it felt like I was trapped in a cage. And before that... Um. I forget. Well, whatever."

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 4, page 3 Just then, Mari spotted a red planet and decided to visit its residents.

"Hello there! How are you? This planet looks pretty old. In fact, it may have lived a little too long. Looks like it could explode at any moment."

The residents didn't seem to understand. Instead, they just ran away when she approached.

But that's how it always went.

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 4, page 4 So she just wished them well and continued on her way. "May the stars shine down on you."
Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 4, page 5 Soon after, Mari looked out into space and saw a pink comet hurtling past. She approached it and said...
Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 4, page 6 "Hello there! Looks like you're in a hurry. Life may seem long, but it actually moves pretty quickly... So moving as fast as you are is a great way to experience as much as you can!"

The comet replied, "You're a tiny one, yet you talk of life as a grown-up. Who do you think you are? And where'd you come from?"

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 4, page 7 Mari sighed, as if she had been asked those questions before. "Who I am, where I'm from... I don't remember stuff like that. Do you really think those things are important, anyway?"

The comet was so shocked by Mari's response, it nearly crashed into a star.

"It's pointless to remember stuff. We just repeat the same cycles, over and over. So, just forget about me, and I'll forget about you. And then we'll both be on to the next thing!"

The comet said, "You're quite the peculiar little one, out here on your own. You should go home to your mama."

Mari scoffed as the comet drifted away.

"Mama? What is that word? It sounds sort of familiar, but I'm not sure why... Well, whatever."

It was time for a rest, anyway.

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 4, page 8 The next world Mari awoke to was pitch-black.

There was no life, and the stars had yet to be born. The galaxy was just about to take shape.

But even in a place with no light, with nothing at all, Mari wasn't bored.

She would become a star again soon, so she just needed to wait.

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 4, page 9 "I remember hearing that a Luma can become a star in order to help someone special, but I've never served any purpose as a star. Who was it that told me that, anyway? Hmm... Well, whatever."
Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 4, page 10 Mari liked the endless darkness. She preferred it, in fact. She found light bothersome.
Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 4, page 11 "What's that?"

She saw a glimmer in the darkness and a familiar feeling washed over her.

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 4, page 12 "Could that be...Lu?"

"It must be! I remember this feeling!"

"I'm gonna find her. I'll seek out my other half, no matter how long it takes!"

"She's out there somewhere, and I'll never stop searching!"

Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 4, page 13 With that goal in mind, Mari turned into a star again.
Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 4, page 14 The glimmer disappeared, and all that remained was the quiet of the darkness.
Rosalina's Storybook (SMG2) Chapter 4, page 15 -The End-

Other appearances[edit]

The storybook appears in the secret ending of Super Mario Galaxy 2, where Rosalina is seen closing the book, having just finished reading it to the Lumas.

The book itself makes a minor appearance in Mario Party 10, where it can be seen in the southwestern part of the Rosalina Board. The book is sitting on a round table, surrounded by two Lumas.

Artwork of Rosalina holding the book is used for her Sticker in Super Mario Party Jamboree and later in Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2.

Profiles[edit]

  • Trading card: In the Library, Rosalina reads a story to the Lumas about how a young girl and a Luma built a spaceship to go in search of the Luma's mama. Eventually the little girl takes on a motherly role for this Luma and count-less others, much like Rosalina herself.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ロゼッタの絵本[6]
Rozetta no Ehon
Rosalina's Picture Book
German Rosalinas Bilderbuch[7] Rosalina's Picture Book
Italian Libro illustrato di Rosalinda[8] Rosalina's illustrated book
Portuguese (NOA) Livro de contos[9] Book of tales
Spanish (NOA) Libro de Rosalina[10] Rosalina's Book
Spanish (NOE) Libro de Estela[11] Rosalina's Book

Notes[edit]

  • The starship that is mentioned many times throughout the story appears to be the Starshroom that the Lumas built with the Toad Brigade in Super Mario Galaxy. It differs, though, since it has no glass in the portholes/windows. It can be seen, moss-covered, in the extra credits sequence, after 120 Power Stars have been obtained.
  • In Super Mario Galaxy 2, beating the game after collecting 120 Power Stars results in a cutscene showing Rosalina reading a similar storybook, only this time, the book recaps the game's events. After finishing said book, Rosalina starts reading another one, this time about the Green Stars.
  • In the Final Chapter in Super Mario Galaxy 2, the comet mentioned appears to have the face of a Thwomp.
  • In Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, after Rosalina temporarily breaks free from Cursa in Barrendale Mesa, Mario and his friends escape from Cursa. JEANIE then tells the story of how Cursa came to be, along with pictures depicting how it took control of Rosalina. These pictures have a similar art style to Rosalina's Storybook.
  • For most of the chapters in the storybook in Super Mario Galaxy, as well as the contents menu of the storybook in Super Mario Galaxy 2, "Luma" plays. There are a few instances when a unique track is played instead, all using the same synthesizer as "Luma," or no track is played.
    • "Sad Girl"[12] plays during Chapter 7: The Telescope when the girl becomes homesick and thinks of her mother. "Luma" fades out on page 6 of Chapter 7 before "Sad Girl" starts to play, while "Sad Girl" fades out on the second slide of page 8.
    • "Good Night"[13] plays during Epilogue: Good Night.
    • "Twins"[13] plays during the first three chapters of the storybook in Super Mario Galaxy 2.
    • "Special Someone"[13] plays during the Final Chapter: Light. The music fades into silence on page 8 of the chapter, and fades in on page 12.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c February 2008. Nintendo Power V225. Future US (American English). Page 66.
  2. ^ a b c Rosalina’s Storybook - Nintendo Official Site. Nintendo of America. Retrieved September 12, 2025. (Archived September 12, 2025, 16:05:31 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  3. ^ Super Mario Galaxy trading card
  4. ^ a b Nintendo of America (September 18, 2025). Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 – Overview Trailer – Nintendo Switch (4:10). YouTube. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c Nintendo of America (September 12, 2025). Nintendo Direct 9.12.2025 (8:36). YouTube. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
  6. ^ a b c ロゼッタの絵本. Nintendo (Japanese). Retrieved September 12, 2025. (Archived September 12, 2025, 15:53:20 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  7. ^ Official German website for Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
  8. ^ NintendoItalia (September 23, 2025). Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 – Trailer panoramico (Nintendo Switch) (4:10). YouTube (Italian). Retrieved September 23, 2025.
  9. ^ Official Brazilian website for Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
  10. ^ Official Latin American Spanish website for Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
  11. ^ Official European Spanish website for Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
  12. ^ Track title in Super Mario 3D All-Stars.
  13. ^ a b c Track title in Nintendo Music.