The Wobbuffet Village

Reach for this book when your child is struggling with pre-conceived notions about 'good' and 'bad' people, or when they have been quick to blame a known troublemaker for a new problem. This story follows Ash and his friends as they investigate attacks on a peaceful village of Wobbuffet, assuming their long-time rivals, Team Rocket, are the culprits. However, the narrative takes a surprising turn when they discover that the villains' own Pokemon is actually the one protecting the village. Appropriate for readers aged 6 to 9, this chapter book uses familiar characters to explore the complexity of reputation versus reality. It is a helpful tool for parents who want to discuss why we shouldn't judge others based solely on their past mistakes. By seeing a 'bad guy' act as a hero, children learn that everyone has the capacity for kindness and that the truth often requires looking beneath the surface.