UPDATE: This is fully translated and I hope to edit it in the future. If you're great at page editing, would you like to take on this task for me instead though? I'm so backlogged I feel horrible that I haven't gotten to it yet. I have rough pages posted below but some changes to the text have been made and can be found below the images. I do want this to look super professional though so I'd rather wait to do it myself if editing isn't something you're really skilled at (though there are a lot of people out there that are better at it than me so, if that's you, please take this on!)
Full Translation thanks to @sergethesage.
He sent it in for this absolutely awesome little book for the first Legend of Zelda.
The text on the images is not the final text, by the way, the images are just what I sent back to him to make sure I had everything in the right place and that nothing was left out.
Front cover
(Brand name) Playable for children
(Series name) Family Computer (or Family Computer Disk System)
Picture Book
(Title of book) Hyrule fantasy:
The Legend of Zelda
Page 1-2
(Title) The story of ‘Legend of Zelda’
(upper right)
Long, long ago, in the country of Princess Zelda, on continent of Hyrule, two Triforces with mysterious powers brought prosperity to the land.
(pictures)
Impa the Nursemaid
Princess Zelda
Triforce of Wisdom
Triforce of Power
(bottom right)
However, Ganon, the Prince of Darkness, coveted the Triforces for himself. He invaded and captured the Triforce of Power
(picture)
Ganon, the Prince of Darkness
(bottom pictures, from right to left)
Things that can be discovered in the Legend of Zelda:
Link's collection of weapons, treasures, and his enemies.
White Sword
Twice as good as the ordinary sword
Life Hearts
Represents Link's life. If they all become white, he dies.
Magical Sword
Four times better than ordinary sword
Magic Shield
Repels enemies’ attacks
(upper left)
The Triforce of Wisdom remained safe but Princess Zelda, afraid that Ganon might capture it too, divided it into 8 pieces and hid them in different underworld mazes.
(bottom left)
Zelda was captured by Ganon and is now his prisoner.
Link heard this story from Princess Zelda's nursemaid, Impa, and vowed to defeat Ganon and save the princess. Gathering the Triforce of Wisdom would be vital in defeating the dark prince.
And so Link set forth to seek the hidden pieces of Triforce
(pictures)
Link
(bottom pictures)
Heart Container:
Increase number of Link’s heart by one
Rupee
Money. Blue rupee costs 5 yellow (? this seems unfinished)
Magic key
Door key, can be used many times.
Ladder
For crossing narrow rivers and chasms
Raft
Use it to cross the water's surface without trouble
Page 3-4
(Title) Link’s journey has begun
(upper right)
Link will meet many of Ganon's minions during his journey. Show them, Link!
(pictures)
Moblin (mori-no goburin, forest goblin)
Octorok
(bottom right)
There are also enemies in the underworld. Different weapons are needed to defeat them
Digdogger
(bottom pictures)
Wooden Boomerang
Stuns an enemy when it hits them
Magical boomerang
Flies further than wooden boomerang
Bow and wooden arrow
Hits enemies at a great distance
Silver arrow
Link’s greatest weapon
Bomb
Makes amazing blasts and can break walls
(upper left)
Well done! One piece of the Triforce is found!
(middle left)
Just wait, Ganon, I will defeat you!
(bottom left)
Underworld enemies are tougher than oveworld ones
(pictures)
Gibdo
Pols voice
(bottom pictures)
Blue Candle
It can light rooms in the underworld labyrinths
Red Candle
Its flame can be used to light rooms and as a weapon many times
Letter
Show it to the Old Woman to buy the Water of Life
Compass
Marks the location of the Triforce in labyrinths
Magical clock
Stops an enemies' movement
Page 5-6
(Title) Fight, Link!
(right top & bottom)
(text)
How to control Link
But first let’s learn about weapons and powers of Link.
First let's learn about Link's weapons and abilities. Things that Link can use as a weapon, and his other equipment and treasures, are shown on the screen to the left. Fight and win to get them! Choose weapons with the B Button.
The Green Link
Link starts the game in a green tunic
The Blue Link
When Link obtains the blue ring he becomes twice as strong
The Red Link
Wow! With the red ring Link becomes 4 times stronger!
(icon) Used with A button weapon.
Sword
The initial sword Link obtains from an Old Man
White Sword
Twice as strong as the original sword but you need 5 hearts to wield it
Magical Sword
Four times as strong but you can't obtain it unless you have 12 heart containers
(picture of joypad)
Remember the B button. Use it to attack with the equipment you chose.
A Button: Use it to attack with a sword
Start Button: Change between the battle screen and the inventory screen
Select Button: Pause and unpause the game
D-Pad: Move Link. He goes in the direction you press
(bottom pictures)
Map: a map for that underworld labyrinth
Blue ring
Doubles Link’s strength
Red Ring
Increases Link's strength four times
Power bracelet
Makes Link strong enough to move rocks
Magical rod
Allows Link to use a mysterious spell
(left top & bottom)
(icon) Weapons used with the B Button
Boomerang
There is a wooden and a magical boomerang. Both temporarily stop an enemy's movement
Candles
There are red and blue candles. Their flames can be used for lighting rooms, burning down trees, and as a weapon
Bow and arrow
Can't be used until you have both. There are also wooden and silver arrows and some enemies can't be defeated with arrows alone
Bait
It can lure enemies allowing you to distract or attack them.
Water of life
There are blue and red potions that restore Link's hearts
Flute (Recorder)
It can be used for many mysterious things including calling a whirlwind!
Magical Rod
You need the Book of Magic (updated official name for the bible) to use its powerful beam
Bomb
Place it for an amazing blast that devastates enemies
(bottom pictures)
Book of Magic (originally called the bible)
Inside is written a spell for emitting flame
Bait
Lure enemies with it
Flute
Different mysterious things can happen!
Blue Water of Life
Restores all Link’s hearts
Red Water of Life
Can be used twice
Page 7
(Title) The People of Hyrule
Old men who live in the caves:
They give Link special items and different hints
Old Women
They sell potions and hints. A bit greedy
Merchants
Sells weapons and other treasures! Prices are different depending on the merchant. Buy at cheaper places
Fairies
They dwell in Hyrule's springs and will restore all of Link's hearts when he approaches
(bottom pictures)
Pieces of Triforce
Collect all 8 to defeat Ganon
Merchant
Sells treasures and weapons
Old Woman
Sells hints and the Water of Life
Old Man
Gives hints, swords, and more
Fairy
Restores all of Link's hearts
Page 8
(Title) Defeating the Enemies in the Overworld.
(upper)
There are all kinds of enemies in the Overworld. Don’t be careless!
(picture)
Ghini
(bottom)
There are zolas in the seas and lakes! Avoid their beams!
(picture)
Zola (or Zora)
Peahat
(bottom pictures)
Princess Zelda
Ruler of Hyrule that was captured by Ganon
Octorock
Lives in the overworld and spits rocks.
Tektite
Monster that really jumps around
Moblin
A forest dwelling imp that throws spears
Leever
Lives under the sand and emerges as you approach
Page 9-10
(Title) Defeat Ganon, the Prince of Darkness!
(upper left)
At last you found the entrance to an underground maze! A piece of Triforce is hidden somewhere inside. It's not easy to find hidden entrances
(picture right)
It’s not easy to find hidden entrance!
(picture left)
An underground labyrinth is a maze with many rooms.
(bottom right)
Underworld mazes are full of enemies. Choose your weapon and show them!
(picture)
Gleeok has a formidable beam!
(triangle part of page)
There's treasure here!
(round part in the middle of pages)
Get back the Triforce of Power!
(bottom pictures)
Peahat
A gently fluttering flower
Zora
a beam spitting half man, half fish
Armos
Stone warriors that come to life when touched
Ghini
Graveyard-dwelling monster
Lynels
defends death mountain from visitors
(upper central)
Get hints from the old man in the hidden room!
(upper left)
Chop Manhandla down with the magical sword
Hurry to Ganon's lair on Death Mountain
(bottom left)
The Prince of Darkness, Ganon, has appeared! He's (I can't think how to phrase this right now. My mind is drawing a blank.) He is pressing Link with beams.
Fight on, Link!
(bottom pictures)
Boulders
Watch out as they fall from Death Mountain
Stalfos
A skeleton that will use swords to attack
Keese & Vire
Bat-like monsters, vire is the boss
Goriya
An underworld imp that attacks with boomerangs
Aquamentus
A unicorn-like dragon that attacks with beams
Page 11-12
(Title) Labyrinth of ‘Legend of Zelda’
(the only word on right page)
Start
(bottom pictures)
Wallmaster
A giant hand that emerges through the walls
Trap
Its spikes will cut you when you get close
Rope
a venomous snake that dwells in the underworld
Moldorm
a large earthworm that lives in the mazes
Stone statue
scattered throughout the rooms, some emit beams
(upper left)
Make your way through Ganon’s army to Princess Zelda!
Don’t get lost!
(bottom left)
(picture)
Goal
(bottom pictures)
Bubble
A tortured soul. Don't touch it or hit it with a sword.
Dodongo
Large rhino with tough hide.
Gel & Zol
Jelly-like monsters.
Armos
Knight in the maze. Unbeatable from the front.
Manhandla
Man-eater with four arms.
Page 13-14
(Title) Save Princess Zelda!
(Right overworld)
Link’s adventure began.
Avoid overworld and underworld enemies and save Princess Zelda!
(pictures)
Start
Let’s get the sword
(screenshot)
Zora in the sea and octorocks on dry land are awaiting!
(bottom pictures)
Like-like
Shields are delicious to this monster
Gleeok
A giant dragon that spits beams
Pols voice
Monster with big ears
Gibdo
Male mummy, extremely strong!
Wizzrobe
A magic user that attacks with spells
(left page)
(screenshot)
In the desert there are leevers and peahats… Use your sword!
(Link with Zelda)
At last! Princess Zelda has been saved!
Goal
(Link with Triforce)
Got the Triforce!
Move on!
(Link with Ganon)
Defeat Ganon
(bottom pictures)
Gohma
Big crab with a hard shell.
Lanmola
Giant centipede. Very fast!
Digdogger
Big urchin. Doesn’t like noise.
Patra
Flying swarm-like boss.
Prince of Darkness Ganon
The boss of all Link's enemies. He's a formidable foe.
Back cover
(Title) Family Computer Picture Book
(game)
(rules)
Move through the maze to get to the goal! Gather the letters to spell "Legend of Zelda" ("Ze-Ru-Da No De-N-Se-Tsu" I don't know if we should say letters and change them to English syllables, or say Kana and keep the Japanese symbols.)
(pictures)
Link
Start
Princess Zelda
Goal
(commercial advertisement)
Playable for children (brand name) Family Computer Picture Book (or Family Computer Disk System. series name)
This publication is appropriate for young children. The contents of all the books in this series reveal the details for different videogames and have child-appropriate puzzles, coloring activities, and mazes. Ask for other volumes in this series at your nearest bookstore.
