As of August 1, 2026, the top spot on the children's bestseller list is held by 'Wannini, the Blue Lion 10: The Road to the Prairie' by Lee Hyun (Changbi). This week's ranking includes one new entry. The book showing the most significant rise is 'Pokémon Great Encyclopedia 1020+' by Junji Kawashima (Daewon Kids).
TOP 10
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푸른 사자 와니니 10: 초원으로 가는 길
이현 · Kyobo
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2 |
포켓몬 생태도감
요네하라 요시나리 · Kyobo
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긴긴밤
루리 · Kyobo
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의사 어벤저스 27: 수면 장애, 편안한 사이가 돼라!
고희정 · Kyobo
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포켓몬 대도감 1020+
Junji KAWASHIMA · Kyobo
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물리박사 김상욱의 수상한 연구실 0: 물리 이데아의 탄생
김하연 · Kyobo
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고양이 해결사 깜냥 9: 야구장의 영웅을 찾아라!
홍민정 · Kyobo
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섬뜩한 코바늘
애런 레이놀즈 · Kyobo
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읽으면서 바로 써먹는 어린이 낱말퍼즐
한날 · Kyobo
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마음의 주인은 언제나 나야
손원우 · Kyobo
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August 1, 2026 Ranking Summary
The top positions are dominated by 'Wannini, the Blue Lion 10: The Road to the Prairie' by Lee Hyun (Changbi), 'Pokémon Ecology Guide' by Yoshinari Yonehara (Daewon C.I.), and 'The Long, Long Night' by Ruri (Munhakdongne).
Insights into Korean Reading Trends
For KStories' international readers, the Kyobo Children Weekly ranking serves as a valuable reference, offering a glimpse into current reading trends in Korea.
It's important to look beyond just the sales rankings and consider which books, authors, and publishers are prominent.
Notably, Changbi publishing house has two titles appearing repeatedly on the list.
Key Ranking Changes
Biggest Rise: 'Pokémon Great Encyclopedia 1020+' by Junji Kawashima (Daewon Kids) climbed two spots from last week's 7th place to reach 5th.
Biggest Drop: 'Cat Detective Kkamnyang 9: Find the Hero of the Baseball Field!' by Hong Min-jeong (Changbi) fell two spots from 5th to 7th place.
Books that have dropped off the chart include 'The Book That Makes Me Like Myself More' by Jang In-hye (Kyobo), among others.
Top 10 Children's Bestsellers (August 1, 2026)
1. 'Wannini, the Blue Lion 10: The Road to the Prairie' (Lee Hyun, Changbi) – Rose one spot from last week's 2nd place.
2. 'Pokémon Ecology Guide' (Yoshinari Yonehara, Daewon C.I.) – Fell one spot from last week's 1st place.
3. 'The Long, Long Night' (Ruri, Munhakdongne) – Held steady at 3rd place from last week.
4. 'Doctor Avengers 27: Sleep Disorders, Become Comfortable!' (Go Hee-jeong, Gana Publishing House) – Held steady at 4th place from last week.
5. 'Pokémon Great Encyclopedia 1020+' (Junji Kawashima, Daewon Kids) – Rose two spots from last week's 7th place.
6. 'Dr. Kim Sang-wook's Suspicious Lab 0: The Birth of Physical Idea' (Kim Ha-yeon, Owl Book) – New entry.
7. 'Cat Detective Kkamnyang 9: Find the Hero of the Baseball Field!' (Hong Min-jeong, Changbi) – Fell two spots from last week's 5th place.
8. 'Creepy Crochet' (Aaron Reynolds, Totobook) – Fell two spots from last week's 6th place.
9. 'Children's Word Puzzles You Can Use Right Away While Reading' (Han Nal, Paran Garden) – Held steady at 9th place from last week.
10. 'My Heart Is Always Mine' (Son Won-woo, Page 2 Books) – Held steady at 10th place from last week.