As of August 14, 2026, the top-selling children's book in Korea is 'Pokémon Ecology Encyclopedia' by Yoshinari Yonehara (Daewon C.I.). 'Small Creatures Illustrated Guide' by Sachiyo Fukui (Eunbook) experienced the most significant rise in ranking this week.
TOP 10
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포켓몬 생태도감
요네하라 요시나리 · Kyobo
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긴긴밤
루리 · Kyobo
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포켓몬 대도감 1020+
Junji KAWASHIMA · Kyobo
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4 |
물리박사 김상욱의 수상한 연구실 0: 물리 이데아의 탄생
김하연 · Kyobo
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푸른 사자 와니니 10: 초원으로 가는 길
이현 · Kyobo
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의사 어벤저스 27: 수면 장애, 편안한 사이가 돼라!
고희정 · Kyobo
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작은 생물 도감
후쿠이 사치요 · Kyobo
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고양이 해결사 깜냥 9: 야구장의 영웅을 찾아라!
홍민정 · Kyobo
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읽으면서 바로 써먹는 어린이 낱말퍼즐
한날 · Kyobo
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섬뜩한 코바늘
애런 레이놀즈 · Kyobo
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Ranking Summary as of August 14, 2026
The top ranks were dominated by 'Pokémon Ecology Encyclopedia' by Yoshinari Yonehara (Daewon C.I.), 'Long, Long Night' by Ruri (Munhakdongne), and 'Pokémon Encyclopedia 1020+' by Junji KAWASHIMA (Daewon Kids).
Insights into Korean Reading Trends
For international KStories readers, this Kyobo Children Weekly ranking offers valuable insight into current reading trends in Korea.
It is important to focus not just on the sales rankings, but also on which books, authors, and publishers are making a significant impact.
Among the notable publishers, Changbi had two titles featured on the list.
Key Ranking Changes
Largest Rise: 'Small Creatures Illustrated Guide' by Sachiyo Fukui (Eunbook) climbed three spots from last week's 10th place to 7th.
Largest Drop: 'Blue Lion Wanini 10: The Road to the Prairie' by Lee Hyun (Changbi) fell three places from last week's 2nd to 5th.
Top 10 Children's Bestsellers (August 14, 2026)
1st Place: 'Pokémon Ecology Encyclopedia' by Yoshinari Yonehara (Daewon C.I.) – Retained its 1st position from last week.
2nd Place: 'Long, Long Night' by Ruri (Munhakdongne) – Rose one spot from last week's 3rd.
3rd Place: 'Pokémon Encyclopedia 1020+' by Junji KAWASHIMA (Daewon Kids) – Climbed two spots from last week's 5th.
4th Place: 'Dr. Kim Sang-wook's Suspicious Lab 0: The Birth of Physical Idea' by Kim Ha-yeon (Owlbook) – Maintained its 4th position from last week.
5th Place: 'Blue Lion Wanini 10: The Road to the Prairie' by Lee Hyun (Changbi) – Dropped three places from last week's 2nd.
6th Place: 'Doctor Avengers 27: Sleep Disorders, Become Comfortable!' by Go Hee-jung (Gana Publishing) – Held its 6th position from last week.
7th Place: 'Small Creatures Illustrated Guide' by Sachiyo Fukui (Eunbook) – Climbed three spots from last week's 10th.
8th Place: 'Cat Detective Kkamnyang 9: Find the Baseball Field Hero!' by Hong Min-jung (Changbi) – Fell one spot from last week's 7th.
9th Place: 'Children's Word Puzzles You Can Use Right Away While Reading' by Hannal (Paran Garden) – Dropped one spot from last week's 8th.
10th Place: 'Terrifying Crochet' by Aaron Reynolds (Totobook) – Fell one spot from last week's 9th.