[This Week's Children's Books] "I Didn't Hit Anyone, So How Is It Violence?" and More

"I Didn't Hit Anyone, So How Is It Violence?"

This book discusses "hidden violence in the classroom," one of the many issues that occur at school, where elementary students spend most of their time. It explains that forcing students to play games as a form of punishment, or ignoring a classmate who is being ostracized, also falls under the category of violence. The book provides a detailed introduction to "hidden violence," which is not always recognized as violence, in addition to physical violence. The author, an elementary school teacher, adds vividness by sharing real experiences from the classroom. Going beyond the simple roles of victim and perpetrator, the book also explores the perspectives of bystanders, helpers, and children who are unable to speak up, capturing their feelings in a multidimensional way. (Written by Lim Sookyung | Across Junior)

Winnie-the-Pooh Complete Collection

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh, considered the greatest British fantasy work, a commemorative edition has been published. The book features 250 original color illustrations drawn by the original illustrator, exclusively licensed for this edition in Korea. The translation was handled by Lee Jongin, one of Korea's top translators, who preserved the gentle metaphors and the unique charm of the language. The innocent conversations of the animal friends and the rhythmic quality of Pooh's original songs are faithfully conveyed. The book also includes stories about the birth of Winnie-the-Pooh, behind-the-scenes tales of the Disney animation adaptation, and a chronicle of Pooh's history. (Written by Alan Alexander | Hyundae Jiseong)

Heunhannammae Imugi 3

This is the latest installment in the popular Heunhannammae series, created by content creators with 2.93 million subscribers. "Imugi" is a club where the teacher, "Dukkeobi," and students "Gopdeungi" and the quiet transfer student "Sojeongi" research "stories that become scary once you understand them." During club sessions, they discuss mysterious videos recorded on apartment CCTV, rules to follow during night shifts at hospitals, and other "stories that become scary once you understand them." The book also introduces stories with unexpected twists, such as insect-shaped brooches and the smell of a dog's paw. (Written by Lee Jonghyuk | Mirae N Aisaeum)

Kind Words That Help You Make Friends

This is a new picture book by author Ko Jungwook, who has published over 380 books. Ko Jungwook, who was nominated for the 2025 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, collaborated with Baek Yooyeon, who has captivated readers with emotionally rich stories like "Lotus Leaf Pancake" and "Grass Noodle Soup." The book introduces "kind first words" that are helpful for children who are making friends for the first time or want to build stronger friendships. It provides various example sentences and kindly explains the different meanings contained within them. (Written by Ko Jungwook | Jaumgwa Moeum)

Lawyer Avengers 7: Food Sanitation Act, Protect Your Conscience!

This is an expanded series of the consistently popular "Doctor Avengers." It is a legal storybook about apprentice child lawyers who have completed the "Children's Lawyer Training Project." The book focuses on rights that children can assert, covering a wide range of topics from compulsory education that guarantees the right to education and protection zones for children's safety, to more detailed subjects such as school violence, cyber gambling, copyright, and e-commerce. (Written by Ko Heejung | Kana Publishing)

To My Twelve-Year-Old Self

Twelve is an age that is hard to call young, but also not quite grown up. It is when puberty begins for many, and for girls, it is often the age when they experience their first menstruation. Some feel the emotions of first love, while others discover friendship. The author delicately portrays various moments of this period, when for the first time in life, one begins to seriously contemplate their own existence. (Written by Sobokyi | Namue Mal)