What do Pokémon trainers do when they aren’t battling or catching wild Pokémon? They read, of course! So if you’re a Pokémon fan who’s wondering what book to pick up next to quench your thirst for knowledge or adventure, look no further! Here are ten book recommendations based on your favorite Pokémon from the original 151.
The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland
Charizard may not technically be a dragon, but he’s pretty close, right? That’s why I think you’ll enjoy the Wings of Fire series, starting with the first book, The Dragonet Prophecy. Fans of Charizard’s strength and battle prowess will love this book!
Tamamo the Fox Maiden and Other Asian Stories by editors, C. Spike Trotman, Kate Ashwin, Kel McDonald
Ninetales is a fox-like creature that, obviously, has nine tails, but did you know that there are similar creatures mentioned in Asian mythologies? Learn about them (and other cool creatures and stories) in this book!
My Pokémon Cookbook: Delicious Recipes Inspired by Pikachu and Friends by Victoria Rosenthal
Snorlax is reallyyyy good at two things: sleeping and eating. Use My Pokémon Cookbook: Delicious Recipes Inspired by Pikachu and Friends to create some yummy treats, and then when you’re stuffed from eating them all, channel Snorlax and take the best nap of your life!
Holes by Louis Sachar
Diglett is a ground-type Pokémon that spends most of its time digging. In the book Holes, a young man named Stanley is sentenced to a punishment of digging holes every day. While he may not enjoy it as much as Diglett, he definitely learns plenty of lessons along the way.
Spider-Gwen: Gwen Stacy by Jason Latour
Mewtwo is incredibly powerful and exists due to the mutation of Mew’s genes. Gwen Stacy knows all about mutation; she was bitten by a radioactive spider that changed her life and gave her superpowers. Hopefully, as Mewtwo’s trainer, you use its powers for good, just like Gwen.
The Big Book of Useless Knowledge: 250 of the Coolest, Weirdest, and Most Unbelievable Facts You Won’t be Taught in School by Dr. Brittney G. Borowiec, Dr. Victoria Atkinson, Laura Buller, Dr. Yara Haridy, Anna Goldfield, Dr. Lucia Perez Diaz, and Sophie Allan
Magikarp, while kind of hilarious, can be utterly useless on your Pokémon team. It is pretty awesome when it evolves into Gyarados, but evolving a Magikarp can take a lot of patience. So, if you like useless (but potentially cool) things, check out this book of facts!
The Big Book of Useless Knowledge: 250 of the Coolest, Weirdest, and Most Unbelievable Facts You Won’t be Taught in School by Dr. Brittney G. Borowiec, Dr. Victoria Atkinson, Laura Buller, Dr. Yara Haridy, Anna Goldfield, Dr. Lucia Perez Diaz, and Sophie Allan
Eevee is extremely adaptable and can live in all sorts of environments. In later generations of Pokémon, you can evolve Eevee into one of eight different Pokémon depending on the strategy that you choose! Therefore, if you love Eevee, I recommend Hocus & Pocus, a book where you can choose your own characters, pets, and paths!
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: Collected from Folklore by Alvin Schwartz
Gengar is a ghost Pokémon that loves to scare people. If you like Gengar, I’m willing to bet you like things that are a little spooky! Check out Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: Collected from Folklore for some spine-tingling stories.
Magic Tricks with Props by Elsie Olson
Abra has several moves that look a lot like magic tricks. If you like Abra, why not try to learn some tricks yourself? Impress your family and friends with the magic tricks you’ll learn in this book, and remember, a magician never reveals their secrets!
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Pikachu is well-known and loved by tons of people, even those who aren’t Pokémon fans. Therefore, I’m recommending another well-known, modern-day kids’ classic: The Lightning Thief, which is the first book in the series Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Plus, Percy learns to wield lightning, and what could be more perfect for a fan of Pikachu?
