Pokémon books have been around for quite some time now, and there is an endless variety of them to choose from. Whether you’re a fan of the series or not, there’s a good chance that you’ve at least heard of Pokémon. The creatures that make up the 151-member Pokémon species are some of the most popular and recognizable worldwide. There’s no doubt that they’re the stars of many children’s books.
So, if you’re a fan of Pokémon, what’s the best way to spend an afternoon? There’s no doubt that books are a great way to learn about the creatures, but there are also so many awesome ones to choose from. So, there’s a Pokémon book, whether you’re looking for an educational series to help with your schooling or want an enjoyable time.
Here are five of the best.
- Pokémon Primers: Shapes
Pokémon characters are a fun way to teach your early learner about basic concepts like shapes! Pikachu travels to meet his differently-shaped Pokémon friends in this colorful board book. These shape songs could be a fun companion to the book!
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- Pokémon: The ABC Book
ABCs are more fun with Pokémon! This book assigns a Pokémon character for each letter of the alphabet, making it a great way to teach phonemic awareness and phonics. Incorporating Pokémon characters into worksheets can also be a motivating way to practice writing letters!
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- Where’s Pikachu?: A Search and Find Book
Do you have learners who need to practice their observation or language skills? Asking questions about what your learners see and modeling descriptive language can support their development. This is a fun way to connect with elementary-aged students about their favorite Pokémon characters while teaching key skills!
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- Pokémon Early Reader: School Trip
In this leveled reader book, students learn about the similarities and differences between Pokémon from the worlds of Aloha and Kanto. Reading this book aloud to your students could be a creative way to help them understand 1st-grade lessons about cultural diversity.
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- Pokémon: Sword and Shield, Vol. 1
This young adult manga story is based on the popular Pokémon Sword and Shield video game. Books based on video games are a great way to hook junior high school students, who can sometimes be a little “too cool for school,” if you know what I mean!
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