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Pokemon Tales: Corsola's New World (3/3)

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The two Pokemon walk the beach together along with Sudowoodo, Ledyba and Skiploom, while Lanturn, Octillery and two Horseas watch from the water. "In a splash, Corsola and Aipom doubled their worlds...And doubled their friends!" Inside back cover of Corsola's New World, with an illustration of Corsola beside its Pokedex stats. Story by Akihito Toda, art by Tomokazu Komiya. There is an illustration of Quilfish for the reader to find hidden somewhere in the pages of the book and a listing of other Pokemon Tales titles.
December 1, 2024 at 5:22 PM
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Pokemon Tales: Look Out, Houndour! 3/3

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Eighth spread of Look Out, Houndour! The text reads, "'Psyduck! Are you alright?' asks Houndour. 'You know, you really should be more careful!' Well...at least somebody stopped Houndour!" Houndour lays on its belly, grinning slightly at Psyduck, who has fallen on its back. Larvitar, Cleffa, Aipom, Geodude, Ursaring, and Steelix have caught up, smiling in relief that Houndour did not run onto the bridge and into the river. The inside back cover of Look Out, Houndour! There is a drawing of Houndour with its Pokedex entry and statistics beside it. This story is by Akihito Toda, with art by Midori Harada. Copyright information follows. The second page shows an image of Ampharos, which is hidden somewhere in the illustrations of this book. Other Gold & Silver Tales titles are listed.
November 7, 2024 at 10:32 PM
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Pokemon Tales: Muddy Pichu 3/3!

I'll be tagging my children's book collection scans with #KiddLitScans! I hope to post a different book each week! If a book is still in print, I will just post a few favorite pages as a preview 📖

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The last spread of the story in Pokemon Tales: Muddy Pichu. The text reads, "Bye, bye! See you later! But wouldn't you know it? Look at muddy Pichu again!" The sun sets in the forest as Krabby, Sunflora, Butterfree and Wooper wave good-bye as Pichu runs down the dirth path, waving back to them. All of the friends are muddy but very happy! Inside back cover of Pokemon Tales: Muddy Pichu, which lists Pichu's Pokedex stats and other Pokemon Tales titles. The story was written by Akihito Toda and illustrated by Naoyo Kimura. There is a picture of Sunkern, which is hidden for children to find somewhere in the pages of the book.
November 1, 2024 at 2:20 PM
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Pokemon Tales: Corsola's New World (1/3)

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Cover of Pokemon Tales: Corsola's New World, with an illustration of a Corsola jumping out of the water. The back of the book reads, "All-new Pokemon stories, featuring the latest Gold and Silver Edition characters, written and illustrated by Japan's finest writers and artists. Corsola sets out to explore the world above the waves at the same moment that Aipom sets out to explore the world beneath the waves....What will the two brave Pokemon discover?" Corsola, Horsea, Lanturn, and Octillery are pictured underwater. The text reads, "Off the shore of a tropical island, from the depths of the sea, Corsola sets off on an adventure! Corsola has swum the seven seas below the waves. Now Corsola is curious about the world above the waves!" Corsola swims near land, as an Aipom stands at the water's edge. "At last, Corsola arrives at the surface...just as Aipom arrives at the shore!" Corsola nervously pokes one of its spines above the water. "Corsola is a tiny bit afraid of the air...so first Corsola pokes out just the tip of the spine on its back." Aipom nervously pokes its hand-shaped tail into the water from shore. "Aipom is a tiny bit afraid of the water...so first Aipom pokes in just the tip of its tail."
December 1, 2024 at 5:14 PM
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Pokemon Tales: Look Out, Houndour! 1/3

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Back and front cover spread of the book Look Out, Houndour! The back cover reads, Look Out, Houndour! Pokemon Gold & Silver Tales 08. All-new Pokemon stories, featuring the latest Gold and Silver Edition characters, written and illustrated by Japan's finest writers and artists. Will Houndour ever learn to look before it leaps? The front cover shows an illustration of Houndour looking at the viewer as it runs, with the title, Look Out, Houndour! First spread of Look Out, Houndour! The text reads, "Bounce! Bounce! Bounce! Bounce! Houndour comes bouncing down the road." Houndour runs down a dirt path in a field dotted with flowers, past a Cubone and two Hoppip. Second spread of Look Out, Houndour! The text reads, "Bounce! Bounce! Bounce! Bounce! Look out, Houndour!" Houndour runs down the dirt road towards a town, knocking over an Oddish as it sprints past a warning sign with an open hand symbol which reads, "Warning! Road closed! Bridge out ahead!" Third spread of Look Out, Houndour! The text reads, "Bounce! Bounce! Bounce! Bounce! Houndour just keeps bouncing on! Somebody, stop that Houndour!" Stirring up dirt, Houndour runs past several Pokemon in the town, who are holding signs reading, "Halt! Make a U-Turn!! The end is near!"
November 7, 2024 at 10:19 PM
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Pokemon Tales: Muddy Pichu 1/3!

I'll be tagging my children's book collection scans with #KiddLitScans! I hope to post a different book each week! If a book is still in print, I will just post a few favorite pages as a preview 📖

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Front and back cover of the book Pokemon Gold and Silver Tales 04: Muddy Pichu. The front cover is a drawing of a winking Pichu with dirty scuffs on its face, hands and feet. The back cover includes the short summary, "All-new Pokemon stories, featuring the latest Gold and Silver Edition characters, written and illustrated by Japan's finest writers and artists. For playful Pichu, it's impossible to stay clean when frolicking outdoors!" The first spread of the Pokemon Tales: Muddy Pichu book. The page reads, "Look at muddy Pichu! Everybody gigles." The colorful full-spread illustration includes a happy muddy Pichu walking down a dirt path in the forest, with Togetic and Smoochum smiling and laughing behind it. Second spread of the Pokemon Tales: Muddy Pichu book. The text reads, "Look at muddy Pichu! Pichu finally notices!" The full spread illustration shows Pichu noticing its dirty reflection in a sideways arched mirror, which is being carried down the dirt path by a Machop and a Wobbuffet. The third spread of Pokemon Tales: Muddy Pichu. The text reads, "Look at muddy Pichu! Pichu rubs its face." Pichu is now rubbing its face with its paws, trying to remove the dirt, still running beside the mirror being carried by Machop and Wobbuffet.
November 1, 2024 at 2:08 PM
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Pokemon Tales: Don't Laugh, Charizard! 1/3

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Cover of the book, Pokemon Tales: Don't Laugh, Charizard! It is a white cover with an illustration of Charizard covering its mouth with both front paws, three puffs of smoke escaping from its nose. First spread of Pokemon Tales: Don't Laugh, Charizard! The text reads, "'That house is on fire! Put it out! Hurry!' 'I think I saw somebody inside!' 'Keep dousing the fire with your water guns!'" There are three Squirtles wearing firefighting helmets, using Water Gun to put out a blazing fire that is engulfing a white house. Second spread of Pokemon Tales: Don't Laugh, Charizard! The text on the first page reads, "Suddenly, out of the roaring flames, came Charizard – and with such a look on its face!" Charizard runs from the house, black smoke pouring from its nostrils, its mouth agape and surrounded by flames. The second page text reads, "'I was reading comics, and I laughed, and then my house was on fire!' 'I wonder how it started? Well, you've lost your home. Why don't you come stay with us for a while?'" Charizard looks down, ashamed, speaking to one of the Squirtles as it takes down a report. The other two Squirtles put out the fire behind them. Third spread of Pokemon Tales: Don't Laugh, Charizard! The text on the first page reads, "Charizard stayed at the Squirtle family's house that night. The next day, Charizard made lunch to thank them for their hospitality. While they were eating, a news show about the fire came on TV." Charizard, dressed in a blue and orange apron, mixes salad in a large bowl at a dining table in front of a television. The three Squirtles sit at the table with mugs and toast and jam. The second page reads, "Then Charizard saw itself. 'Waa-ha, ha, ha! Look at my face! Ha, ha, ha, HAAAAAA!" Charizard erupts with laughter, flames shooting from its mouth, as the Squirtles look up nervously.
November 15, 2024 at 11:08 PM
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Pokemon Tales: Seel to the Rescue (3/3)

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The grandfather lies in a hospital bed, accompanied by loved ones and doctors. "To my surprise, when I asked the date, I learned that only one day had passed since my ship sank beneath the waves! That's why no one believed me. They told me it was all a dream." The grandfather, now shown as an old man again, sites beside his grandson's bed. "The boy: And that's how Grandfather always ends his story. But sometimes, he sings me the song Seel sang to him. And someday, I'm going to visit Seel's island of ice too!" Inside the back of the book, an image of Seel is shown next to its Pokedex entry and stats. Story by Kazuyuki Yamamoto, art by Naoyo Kimura. Various credits are listed. There is also an image of Porygon, which is hidden in one of the book's illustrations.
November 23, 2024 at 7:31 PM
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Pokemon Tales: Don't Laugh, Charizard! 3/3

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Eighth spread of Pokemon Tales: Don't Laugh, Charizard! The text reads, "Aha! What a great idea! Now Charizard can laugh all the time, and everyone is happy!" There is a sign which reads, "Welcome to Charizard's Hot Springs. Baths, Food, and Laughs! (If you want to sizzle, just make me giggle!)." Beyond the sign is a giant wooden hot bath filled with relaxing and swimming Pokemon. Charizard sits beside it, fueling the fire that heats the water as he blows fire happily. Final spread of Pokemon Tales: Don't Laugh, Charizard! There is an illustration of Charizard with its Pokedex information and stats beside it. The story was written by Akihito Toda with art by Naoyo Kimura. There is a Meowth pictured for the reader to find hidden within the pages of the book, and other books in the series listed beneath it.
November 15, 2024 at 11:24 PM
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Pokemon Tales: Look Out, Houndour! 2/3

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Fourth spread of Look Out, Houndour! The text reads, "Stop, Houndour, Stop!" Blocking the dirt road are four Geodude, three Ursaring, and two Steelix. Fifth spread of Look Out, Houndour! The text reads, "Bounce! Boing! Stomp! Houndour just keeps bouncing on and on! Look out, Houndour!" Houndour jumps on a Geodude's head, bounces off an Ursaring, and leaps one more time on a Steelix, leaving the Pokemon stunned as it continues to run down the dirt road. Sixth spread of Look Out, Houndour! The text reads, "Oh, no! Houndour doesn't see that the bridge is out! Somebody, do something! Houndour is going to fall into the river! Bounce! Bounce! Bounce! Bounce!" The back of Houndour's head is seen as it lifts one paw, still running down the path to a bridge which has collapsed int he river. There is a barbed wire fence running along the edges of the river, a shovel, and traffic cones along the path. A Psyduck stands on three stacked wooden crates, frantically waving a red flag and a white flag at Houndour. Seventh spread of Look Out, Houndour! The text reads, "Whoops! Whoops! Bounce! Bounce! Skreeeeeeeech!" Houndour finally screeches to a stop before the broken bridge as it knocks Psyduck off the stacked wooden crates.
November 7, 2024 at 10:28 PM
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Pokemon Tales: Don't Laugh, Charizard! 2/3

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Fourth spread of Pokemon Tales: Don't Laugh, Charizard! The first page text reads, "'Charizard! Be careful!' When Charizard laughed, a huge burst of flame roared out of its mouth!" Charizard, wearing an apron, sits at the dining table with the three Squirtles, quickly covering its mouth to stop the flames. The three Squirtles look at Charizard, alarmed. The second page reads, "Suddently, Mr. Mime dashed in. Mr. Mime was laughing. 'I just heard the funniest story! And I know it's going to make you bust out laughing too!'" Mr.Mime opens the door, waving and walking into the Squirtle house. Charizard glances towards it as one Squirtle looks anxious. Fifth spread of Pokemon Tales: Don't Laugh, Charizard! The text reads, "Uh-oh. That sounds like trouble....You can guess what will happen to the house if Charizard laughs! Let's stay out here so we don't have to watch!" Both pages depict an illustration of the Squirtle house, which is shaped like a Squirtle shell. There are Pidgets flying overhead and a Bellsprout walking towards the house on a dirt path. Everything appears calm. Sixth spread of Pokemon Tales: Don't Laugh, Charizard! The text reads, "That's odd. Mr. Mime's story must be over by now. It must not have been very funny after all....Thank goodness!" The full spread illustration of the Squirtle house still appears undisturbed as the Pidgets fly off and Bellsprout walks by. Seventh spread of Pokemon Tales: Don't Laugh, Charizard! The text on the first page reads, "That night, all the Pokemon had a meeting to discuss Charizard's problem. Poor Charizard, always having to be serious to keep from laughing!" A group of Pokemon including Doduo, Squirtle, Charizard, Ekans, Nidoran, Sandshrew, Weedle, Ditto, Raichu, and Eevee sit in a circle on a round rug, discussing Charizard's debacle. The second page text reads, "'I've got an idea!' What could Raichu's solution be?" Raichu perks up, small bolts of electricity sparking over its head. Eevee looks up curiously while Ditto tries to mimic Raichu's appearance.
November 15, 2024 at 11:22 PM
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Pokemon Tales: Seel to the Rescue (1/3)

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Cover of Pokemon Tales: Seel to the Rescue. The front cover depicts an illustration of Seel on a partial background of waves. The back cover contains the same illustration and a summary of the book, which reads, "Unique read-aloud Pokemon stories, written and illustrated by Japan's finest writers and artists. A grandfather tells his grandson the mysterious tale of his rescue at sea by Seel!" Sitting next to his grandson's bed, the grandfather lights his pipe. The text reads, "The little boy: My grandfather loves to tell me this story...." The secon page illustrates the grandfather, at a younger age, with two crew members aboard a ship in an icy sea. The text reads, "The grandfather: Once upon a time, long ago, when I was even younger than your father is now...I was a sailor on a ship. One day, the ship struck an enormous iceberg and sank." The grandfather clings to a wooden board, floating in the sea. The text reads, "As I drifed in the icy waters, I thought I heard singing. It sounded like the voice of a woma, but also like the roar of the wind. It was a song like nothing I had ever heard before." On the second page, a Seel pokes its head above the water. The text reads, "Then I saw somethign emerge from the fog. It was Seel!" The grandfather climbs on Seel's back. The text reads, "Seel swam beneath me, carrying me through the water. The fur on Seel's back was soft as velvet." On the second page, the Seel swims towards shore, with the grandfather on its back. "As the fog began to lift, a glittering island of ice appeared before us."
November 23, 2024 at 7:19 PM
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Pokemon Tales: Corsola's New World (2/3)

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Corsola is surprised by Aipom's tail beneath the waves. "Oh! What's that!?" Aipom is surprised by Corsola's spike poking above the water. "Oh! What's that!?" Corsola dips back under the water anxiously as Aipom pulls its tail back above the water as well. "The world above is a scary place! The world below is a scary place! It looks like the end of their adventure. But finally...Corsola and Aipom work up the courage...1...2...3...And... Corsola leaps up above the water as Aipom dives down beneath the waves. "Splash! I've discovered a whole new world!" Aipom comes back to the surface and encounters Corsola, both of them floating in the water together. "Two Pokemon explorers meet where the world above and the world below meet. Oh...Hello! Uh...Hello!"
December 1, 2024 at 5:19 PM
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Pokemon Tales: Seel to the Rescue (2/3)

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The grandfather stands beneath a tree of ice, accompanied by Seel, Dewgong, Vaporeon, and penguins. "Everything on the island was made of ice. But the ice flowers gave off the fragrance of flowers. And the ice grass smelled like green grass." The second page depicts the grandfather and Seel sitting on the ice, eating ice fruit. "And the fruits, although they were made of ice too, were sweet and juicy." The grandfather runs alongside Vaporeon, Seel, and a penguin. "I spent my days playing with creatures who lived on the ice island. It seemed as if a long time passed." On the next page, he lies on his back as Seel shoots an Aurora Beam from its horn into the night sky. "Sometimes, Seel would use its Aurora Beam to draw pictures in the sky." A full page illustration depicting the grandfather's wife and child in the Northern Lights, as the grandfather and Seel sit beneath the night sky. The grandfather climbs on Seel's back and heads back out to sea, waving to the other creatures on shore. "Finally, I knew it was time for me to go home. I sadly said good-bye to all my new friends." The grandfather is now floating on a wooden board again, asleep, as a ship approaches. "I fell asleep. When I woke up, I was floating alone on the cold sea. Seel was nowhere to be seen."
November 23, 2024 at 7:27 PM
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Pokemon Tales: Muddy Pichu 2/3!
I'll be tagging my children's book collection scans with #KiddLitScans! I hope to post a different book each week! If a book is still in print, I will just post a few favorite pages as a preview 📖

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Third spread of Pokemon Tales: Muddy Pichu. The text reads, "Look at muddy Pichu! That only made it worse! Pichu can't go home like this!" The full spread illustration shows Pichu looking upset at its reflection in the sideways mirror, which is being carried by a smiling Machop and a Wobbuffet on a dirt path in the forest. Fourth spread of Pokemon Tales: Muddy Pichu. The text on the first page reads, "Luckily, there's a shower head! But, no! That's Sunflora's head!" Pichu has met a Sunflora on the dirt path, and a thought bubble above Pichu's head shows a shower head. But it has just confused Sunflora for a shower! The second page text reads, "Look at disappointed Pichu! Sunflora calls over some friends." Pichu hangs its head as Sunflora calls into a meadown in the forest, as other Pokemon peek out from the woods. Fifth spread of Pokemon Tales: Muddy Pichu. The text across the pages reads, "Scrub scrub!" as Krabby froths up some suds to wash Pichu. "Splooosh!" as Wooper uses Water Gun to rinse Pichu. "Flap flap!" as Butterfree dries Pichu's fur. "Look at clean Pichu!" Sunflora, Krabby, Butterfree and Wooper all smile. "Thank you, everyone!" Pichu smiles, looking over its shoulder and displaying its clean fur. Sixth spread from Pokemon Tales: Muddy Pichu. The text reads, "Look at happy Pichu! Pichu invites the other Pokemon to play. They climb trees. They play hide and seek. They play tag. Now it's time to go home." All the Pokemon friends are shown in the trees, running inj the meadow, and playing together as the sun begins to set in the forest.
November 1, 2024 at 2:16 PM