Collection of 11 tragic tales: 'Kodomo-tachi no Tame no Saiaku Jiten' published for both children and adults
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.
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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)
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)
FAQ
『こどもたちのための最悪事典』はいつ発売されますか？
2026年6月1日（月）に発売されます。
著者と挿画を担当しているのは誰ですか？
著者は詩人・絵本作家の林木林氏、挿画・口絵は酒井駒子氏が担当しています。
本書は何編の物語で構成されていますか？
様々な主人公が自身の行いによって最悪な結末を迎えるという、全11編の短編集です。
本書の対象年齢はどれくらいですか？
子どもから大人までを意図しており、全ての漢字にルビを振っています。気になった時が読むべき時だという考えで構成されています。
本書の価格はいくらですか？
定価1,980円（税込）です。