As of August 22, 2026, 'Pokémon Ecological Encyclopedia' by Yoshinari Yonehara (published by Daewon C.I.) secured the top spot on the children's bestseller list. This week's ranking features two new entries, with 'Small Creatures Encyclopedia' by Sachiyo Fukui (Eunbook) showing the most significant climb.
TOP 10
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포켓몬 생태도감
요네하라 요시나리 · Kyobo
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긴긴밤
루리 · Kyobo
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3 |
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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5 |
작은 생물 도감
후쿠이 사치요 · Kyobo
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의사 어벤저스 27: 수면 장애, 편안한 사이가 돼라!
고희정 · Kyobo
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고양이 해결사 깜냥 9: 야구장의 영웅을 찾아라!
홍민정 · Kyobo
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푸른 사자 와니니 10: 초원으로 가는 길
이현 · Kyobo
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오디세이아
호메로스 · Kyobo
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수염 탐정 로빈 3: 에러 코드 300
로빈 · Kyobo
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Ranking Summary: August 22, 2026
The top positions were dominated by 'Pokémon Ecological Encyclopedia' (Yoshinari Yonehara, Daewon C.I.), 'Long Long Night' (Ruri, Munhakdongne), and 'Pokémon Grand Encyclopedia 1020+' (Junji Kawashima, Daewon Kids).
Insights into Korean Reading Trends
For international readers of KStories, the Kyobo Children Weekly ranking provides valuable insights into current reading trends in Korea.
It's important to look beyond just the sales rankings and consider which books, authors, and publishers are making a notable impact.
Publishers with multiple appearances include Daewon Kids and Changbi, both with two books each.
Key Ranking Changes
Largest Ascent: 'Small Creatures Encyclopedia' (Sachiyo Fukui, Eunbook) climbed two spots from last week's No. 7 to No. 5.
Largest Drop: 'Blue Lion Wanini 10: Path to the Plains' (Lee Hyun, Changbi) fell three places from last week's No. 5 to No. 8.
Books that dropped out of the top 10 include 'Children's Word Puzzles You Can Use Immediately While Reading' (Han Nal, Kyobo) and 'Creepy Crochet' (Aaron Reynolds, Kyobo).
Children's Bestsellers Top 10 (As of August 22, 2026)
No. 1: 'Pokémon Ecological Encyclopedia' (Yoshinari Yonehara, Daewon C.I.) – Maintained its No. 1 position from last week.
No. 2: 'Long Long Night' (Ruri, Munhakdongne) – Maintained its No. 2 position from last week.
No. 3: 'Pokémon Grand Encyclopedia 1020+' (Junji Kawashima, Daewon Kids) – Maintained its No. 3 position from last week.
No. 4: 'Dr. Kim Sang-wook's Suspicious Lab 0: The Birth of the Idea of Physics' (Kim Ha-yeon, Owlbook) – Maintained its No. 4 position from last week.
No. 5: 'Small Creatures Encyclopedia' (Sachiyo Fukui, Eunbook) – Rose two places from last week's No. 7.
No. 6: 'Doctor Avengers 27: Sleep Disorders, Become a Comfortable Relationship!' (Ko Hee-jung, Gana Publishing Co.) – Maintained its No. 6 position from last week.
No. 7: 'Cat Detective Kkamnyang 9: Find the Hero of the Baseball Field!' (Hong Min-jung, Changbi) – Rose one place from last week's No. 8.
No. 8: 'Blue Lion Wanini 10: Path to the Plains' (Lee Hyun, Changbi) – Fell three places from last week's No. 5.
No. 9: 'Odyssey' (Homer, Berylsome) – New entry.
No. 10: 'Beard Detective Robin 3: Error Code 300' (Robin, Daewon Kids) – New entry.