Customer Reviews
A good resource for Pokemon fans 
2008-03-21
The Pokemon Sinnoh Handbook was released to give information about the Pokemon that are part of Pokemon: Diamond and Pearl. The first page of the book explains why the book was written. The second page explains what the reader will find on the page for each Pokemon (the Pokemon's name, what species it is, a pronunciation guide for the Pokemon's name, its possible moves, what Pokemon type it is, its height and weight, its evolution chain, and interesting facts about the Pokemon. Five Pokemon (Abra, Blissey, Cleffa, Golduck, and Seaking) also have a special "Remember When..." box included in their entries for trivia from the TV series. There is also an introduction to the Sinnoh region, which explains how a trainer starts out in the region.
After all of the pages about the Pokemon, there is an appendix titled, "Ash & Friends," which gives brief biographies for Ash, Brock, and Dawn; included on each trainer's page are pictures of which Pokemon they have. At the very back of the book is a fold-out poster with all the Pokemon featured in the book.
I did find a couple of errors in the book. Blissey's height is included, but the weight was left off. Also, Cherubi's Solarbeam attack is listed twice under its possible moves.
From the design of the book, as well as the way the book is written, it's obvious that children are the target audience. However, there is valuable information included, so adults shouldn't shy away from purchasing the Pokemon Sinnoh Handbook.
Great book for any Pokemon fan 
2007-12-28
My 8 year old loves this book. It has all his favorite characters, the pictures are big and detailed so he enjoys drawing them on paper as well. A+
Great Pokemon "dictionary" 2007-12-18
I ordered this book for my 6-year-old son who is really into Pokemon at the moment. He absolutely loves this book.
The book features many of the most popular Pokemon, gives a brief summary of their abilities and even states their height, weight and possible moves.
What's best about this book for me as a mother is that my son, a first-grader, practices his reading without me asking him too, because he is so fascinated by all the informative stats about all his favorite Pokemon. And the book does actually use some big words that he would not encounter in the typical first-grader reading books.
I can recommend this book to any Pokemon fan or parent thereof!
Daughter loves it 2007-12-07
My 7 y.o. daughter caught the Pokemon craze from her 15 y.o. brother who has loved those pocket monsters since he was very little. This book was read cover to cover within the first day and it is taken along on doctor visits & car trips to pass the time - great selection!
Pokemon Sinnoh Handbook 2007-12-03
Meant as a Christmas gift, this book was intercepted by my two boys, who absolutely loved the artwork and creature descriptions.
Well worthwhile for any Pokemon fan.
Great for Pokemon Fans 2007-10-24
Want to know inside stats and battling strengths for all the new Pokemon in the Shinnoh Region? Check out this full guide to all the characters of the all-new Pokemon series! Featuring exclusive tips, plus all the Pokedex info you can handle, this handbook will answer all your questions and help sharpen your skills.
great for younger fans also 2007-10-13
The recommended reading age is nine and older, but my 5 year-old LOVES this book. The pictures and colors are great and I see that he wishes he could read all the facts about each creature himself. With an adult reading the words, any young pokemon fan will get a treat from this book.
