Pokémon is adding three new books to its popular children's book series of Pokémon Primers, this time focusing on Dark, Ice, and Normal types. The Pokémon Company published the first Primer in 2021, and the series has since grown to 26 books with more on the way. Each title explores a different aspect of the Pokémon world, from letters and shapes to different types of Pokémon.
Three new primers join the book series on the Pokémon Center website, with a focus on Dark Types, Ice Types, and Normal Types. All three books star Pikachu as he embarks on a journey to explore, overcome (child-friendly) obstacles, and make new friends. The books help kids learn to read in English and pronounce different Pokémon's names and feature interactive elements like flaps that can be lifted to reveal cute surprises. And, although these are "children's" books, all three new titles are suitable for kids ages 3 through 99, so adults can enjoy them, too.
What Each New Pokémon Primer Book Has To Offer
Three Charming Stories, Written By Different Authors
Although all three of the primers are illustrated by the Pokémon company, each follows a unique story starring Pikachu, penned by a different author. The Dark Types book, written by long-time series contributor Simcha Whitehill, sends Pikachu on a quest to invite Dark-type Pokémon to a stargazing cruise.
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The Ice Types book is written by Josh Bates and takes place during a winter festival that needs some help decorating. Finally, the Normal Types book by Sonia Sander has Pikachu trying to find all the belongings that are missing from a Trainer's backpack.
All three Primers include 28 delightfully illustrated pages and plenty of Pokémon to meet and befriend. Each name has a pronunciation guide to help "trainers-in-training" learn the proper way to say their names. Each book costs $14.99 and is available now from the Pokémon Center website.
More Pokémon Primers Are Planned For 2025
Including A Box Set For The New Titles
The three new books aren't the only titles coming to the Primer series of children's books. Three more Primers are planned for 2025 releases, featuring three more Pokémon types. According to the Simon & Schuster website, the Bug, Dragon, and Ground Type Primers will be going on sale on May 27, 2025.
In addition to the scheduled 2025 Pokémon Primers, the Pokémon Company also plans to release a box set of the three new books, via Simon & Schuster. The Ice, Dark, and Normal Type box set will be available to purchase on February 4, 2025,, for $39.99.
Source: Pokémon Center, Simon & Schuster (1, 2)
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Spanning over twenty-five years, Pokemon, known as Pocket Monsters in Japan, is the multimedia franchise created jointly by Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures. Conceptualized by Satoshi Tajiri in association with Ken Sugimori and Junichi Masuda, Pokemon is set in fictional worlds where people live together with tamable creatures known as Pokemon. Humans who catch, raise, and battle the creatures are known as Pokemon Trainers. They head out on extensive journeys across their continents to raise their Pokemon with the ultimate goal of competing in tournaments to become the champion. Pokemon spans several massive properties, from a long-running animated series to a successful trading card game, to the medium that started it all, video games. In addition, Pokemon began the "two-game" trend where two versions of a game would release and include different Pokemon/features between the versions, encouraging players to meet up with others and trade so they could "catch 'em all."
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