Do you know a reader who loves Pokemon? Pokemon first came on the scene way back in 1996 and is still one of the most popular games of all time. This list of book recommendations has something for Pokemon fans of all ages. With books for every grade level from pre-school to high school, the chances are good that there is a Pokemon book that is just right for your reader!
Pre-School
1. Pokemon Primers: Shapes
Pokemon characters are a fun way to teach your early learner about basic concepts like shapes! In this colorful board book, Pikachu goes on an adventure to meet his differently-shaped Pokemon friends. These shape songs could be a fun companion to the book!
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2. 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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3. Mew’s Mythical Journey
In this picture book for readers ages 3-7, we become Pokemon Trainers and travel to meet Mew and all of the unique Mythical Pokemon in the Pokemon Universe. This book has Pokémon 3D pop-ups that bring the book to life and make Pokemon accessible for even the youngest readers.
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4. A Friend Like Pikachu
One of the most loved classic characters, Pikachu is still a fan favorite, especially for the younger crowd. This Little Golden Book teaches learners all about Pikachu and his unique qualities. The simple storyline and bright illustrations make this a great choice for your emergent reader library!
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Elementary School
5. 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 super fun way to connect with elementary-aged students about their favorite Pokémon characters while teaching key skills!
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6. Pokemon 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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7. All About Evee
Evee is one of the most popular Pokémon characters and is one of the original pokémon. Evee has nine evolutions, making this book the perfect companion for a 2nd grade lesson about animal characteristics and adaptations.
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8. How to Draw Pokémon
Young creatives will love this book about drawing Pokémon! Your students will become manga artists in no time with these easy step-by-step tutorials. This book teaches learners to draw all of their favorites, including Pikachu, Totodile, Meowth, Pichu, and more. This is perfect for creative kids ages 6 and up.
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9. Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook
The Pokemon Deluxe Essential Handbook is the go-to reference for super-fans, this book compiles all of the Pokemon facts that you need to know in one convenient place. These Pokemon statistics could also be used to demonstrate math concepts in the classroom! This mega-bestselling essential handbook is perfect for fans 7-10 years of age.
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10. Pokémon Classics Collection
In this collection of Pokémon classics, we get to know the original characters and their fantastical universe. Learners will meet familiar characters from the Pokémon video games or the popular television series. Featuring Ash, Pikachu, Squirtle, and other central characters, these book favorites can help motivate resistant readers to increase their skills.
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Middle School
11. 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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12. Pokémon: Handbook to the Galar Region
Those who enjoy the Sword and Shield video games and series will love this handbook to the Galar Region. This handbook has excellent statistics about the brand-new Pokémon from the Sword and Shield universe and could be easily used to support middle school mathematics lessons.
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13. Pokémon Adventures: Ruby and Sapphire Box Set
This boxed set features the dynamic manga characters, Ruby and Sapphire, in chapter book adaptations. It is the perfect choice for the pre-teen Pokémon fan. These captivating books will get your kid hooked! Bonus: getting kids interested in a series means more consistent reading practice!
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14. Pokémon Adventures: HeartGold and SoulSilver
Pokemon Adventures is another Pokemon manga series that is geared towards young adults. The Gold and Silver series is an action-packed adventure that comes highly recommended by Pokemon fans and is sure to engage the pre-teen readers in your life.
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15. Pokémon Journeys, Volume 1
Any middle school teacher will tell you these Pokémon chapter books and graphic novels are some of the most popular texts selected by their students. Pokémon Journeys is a relatively recent installment in the Pokémon franchise and is quickly becoming popular among the junior high crowd.
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High School
16. Pojo’s Advanced Pokémon Go!
Older Pokémon fans and gamers will love this advanced guide to Pokémon Go. Teachers looking to increase engagement in their classrooms can also use Pokémon Go for educational purposes! Using Pokémon Go! in your lessons could give your students a surprise challenge they will be talking about for years to come!
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17. Pokemon Movie Companion
This Pokémon Movie companion covers trivia from over a dozen Pokémon films, including normal Pokémon and legendary Pokémon, making it the perfect selection for fans of all ages.
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18. Pokemon Designer: Satoshi Tajiri
This biography of the Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri is a great read for teenage Pokémon fans. They will learn all about how Tajiri designed the classic characters and helped grow Pokémon into the empire it is today. Biography lessons can be an exciting way to learn about a variety of social studies topics, and to promote a growth mindset in your students!
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