Pokémon: A Friend Like Pikachu!

**Leilani** (0:06)
Welcome to Lei's Little Golden Books. I hope you all enjoy today's story, and perhaps one day when your kids are grown, they will share these timeless stories with their own children.
Pokemon, A Friend Like Pikachu, by Rachel Klobowski, a golden book. I'm Ash, and this is Pikachu. In the beginning, Pikachu wouldn't do anything I asked it to, but now we're best buddies, and Pikachu helps me be a better Pokemon trainer. Pikachu is tough, like Bulbasaur, fierce, like Charmander, and fast, like Squirtle. Pikachu is always by my side, fighting hard. Pikachu is loyal, like Growlithe, and dedicated, like Jigglypuff. Look how cute and cuddly Pikachu and Togepi are. Pikachu is clever, like Meowth. It can outsmart Team Rocket again and again. Pikachu is caring, like Blissey. Pikachu is popular, like Lilypup, the puppy Pokemon. Wingull helps people find Pokemon, just like Pikachu helps me.
Pikachu can be shy, like Flygon. But when there is trouble, it can be brave, like Sezor.
There is no problem too big for my small partner, Pikachu.
Pikachu can glide through the air, like Emolga, the sky squirrel Pokemon. Pikachu is often playful, like Pancham.
Watch out! Pikachu is energetic, like Riolu. Carping can Pikachu sparkle, but Pikachu sparkles with lightning. Pikachu can be sneaky, like Rowlet, and stubborn, like Litten. But it is also hard working, like Popplio. Just like Mimikyu, Pikachu wants to make friends. Hello, Mimikyu! Sometimes Pikachu gets sleepy, like Kamala. Most important of all, Pikachu is there for me when I need it. That's why I will always choose Pikachu, my best friend. The end.