When will 'The Worst Dictionary for Children' be released?

It will be released on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Who is the author and who is responsible for the illustrations?

The author is Hayashi Hayashi, a poet and picture book writer, and the illustrations are by Komako Sakai.

How many stories does this book contain?

It is a collection of 11 short stories, each featuring a protagonist who meets a terrible end due to their own actions.

What is the target age range for this book?

It is intended for children to adults, with furigana provided for all kanji characters. The book is designed to be read whenever the reader feels inclined.

What is the price of this book?

The price is 1,980 yen (including tax).

Collection of 11 tragic tales: 'Kodomo-tachi no Tame no Saiaku Jiten' published for both children and adults

Published Jun 2, 2026 2:01 AM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 8:35 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Poplar Publishing released 'Kodomo-tachi no Tame no Saiaku Jiten' (Dictionary of Worst-Case Scenarios for Children) by poet/picture book author Rin Mokurin on June 1, 2026. The book features 11 fable-like stories and is designed for all ages with furigana for all kanji. Illustrated by Komako Sakai.

Poplar Publishing releases 'Kodomo-tachi no Tame no Saiaku Jiten' (written by Rin Mokurin) on June 1, 2026.

This work is a collection of 11 short stories written by a poet and picture book author, focusing on stories that meet tragic endings. It is a work whose interpretation varies by the reader and can be viewed philosophically.

Included stories: 1. Why Don't We Exchange? 2. The Liar and the Overly Honest Man 3. The Hourglass of Life 4. The Unfortunate Twins 5. The Giant Dwarf 6. Searching for the Sun 7. The King Has Come 8. White and Black 9. The Drawbridge That Cannot Be Returned 10. The Foolish Guy 11. The Last Page of Life

The book includes furigana for all kanji. It is a work where the interpretation changes depending on the life experiences the reader has walked so far. The cover art and frontispiece are by Komako Sakai.

Bibliographic Information: Title: 'Kodomo-tachi no Tame no Saiaku Jiten' Author: Rin Mokurin Cover Art/Frontispiece: Komako Sakai Release Date: June 1, 2026 ISBN: 978-4-591-18960-3 Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)

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