Gakken to Release New 'Gakken's Picture Book LIVE Pocket' Editions 'Insects' and 'Animals' on June 25, Pre-orders Open

Gakken Inc., a group company of Gakken Holdings, began accepting pre-orders for 'Gakken's Picture Book LIVE Pocket, New Edition: Insects' and 'New Edition: Animals' on May 8, 2026.

New Summer 2026 Titles for the 'Gakken's Picture Book LIVE Pocket New Edition' Series The 'Gakken's Picture Book LIVE Pocket New Edition' is a revised version of the pocket-sized (modified B6 format) encyclopedia series derived from the popular 'Gakken's Picture Book LIVE.' In the summer of 2025, the company launched the first renewed volumes, 'Fish' and 'Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils.' This renewal focuses on 'experience' and 'portability,' featuring lighter paper and enhanced sections on 'observation' and 'collection.' The content has been redesigned to be a perfect companion for various outdoor activities, from walks in a local park to fishing and camping. The new 2026 titles are 'Insects' and 'Animals,' two highly popular themes, which will be released simultaneously.

'Insects, New Edition': An Ideal Partner for Insect Collecting with Live Photos The most significant feature of 'Gakken's Picture Book LIVE Pocket, New Edition: Insects' is its use of photos of live insects. A nationwide team of researchers collected and photographed approximately 1,100 species. The pages capture the beautiful wing colors, transparency, and surface gloss of living specimens, making it easy for users to identify insects they find in the wild. The book also includes special sections on how to raise popular insects like rhinoceros beetles and swallowtail butterflies, supporting children's independent research projects. It is a definitive portable insect guide, covering discovery, observation, and breeding.

'Animals, New Edition': Making Zoo and Aquarium Visits More Enjoyable 'Gakken's Picture Book LIVE Pocket, New Edition: Animals' is filled with features designed to make trips to zoos and aquariums more fun. It introduces fascinating behaviors of popular animals like giraffes and dolphins, and provides knowledge that changes how one views animals, such as how to distinguish between the patterns of a leopard and a jaguar. This book is set to make summer outings more exciting.

[Product Details] ■ 'Gakken's Picture Book LIVE Pocket, New Edition: Insects' Supervisors: Munehisa Maruyama, Seidai Nagashima, Sora Nakamine Price: 1,430 JPY (tax included) Scheduled Release Date: June 25, 2026 Format: Modified B6 softcover / 256 pages ISBN: 978-4-05-206291-9 E-book: Available Publisher: Gakken Inc.

'Gakken's Picture Book LIVE Pocket, New Edition: Animals' Supervisor: Tadaaki Imaizumi Price: 1,430 JPY (tax included) Scheduled Release Date: June 25, 2026 Format: Modified B6 softcover / 216 pages ISBN: 978-4-05-206222-3 E-book: Available Publisher: Gakken Inc.