A single paperback book, titled "Pokemon Ultimate Handbook" by Cris Silvestri, published by Scholastic, rests on a smooth, opaque gray-green surface

A single paperback book, titled "Pokemon Ultimate Handbook" by Cris Silvestri, published by Scholastic, rests on a smooth, opaque gray-green surface. The book's cover displays three distinct cartoon characters: a black and white penguin-like creature identified as Empoleon on the left, a fiery monkey-like creature identified as Infernape in the center, and a large turtle-like creature with a tree on its back identified as Torterra on the right. The title "Pokemon" is in large yellow and blue letters, with "Ultimate" appearing in a holographic, glittery texture, and "Handbook" in solid white capital letters. The cover background transitions from yellow on the left to green and blue on the right. The book's top right corner exhibits minor wear, with a slight crease and peeling of the laminated cover. A shadow is cast by the book onto the surface to its right, indicating a light source from the upper left. The scene is located in Manhattan Beach, United States of America.