"Kaiketsu Zorori no Mamehon," released by Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. on December 22, 2025, has received the "Japan Book Publishers Association Chairman's Award in the Practical Books, Paperbacks, New Books, Comics, and Other Categories" at the 59th Book Production and Binding Competition. "Kaiketsu Zorori no Mamehon" are miniature books from the super bestseller children's book series "Kaiketsu Zorori," which has sold over 35 million copies cumulatively. The lineup includes volumes 1 through 10 of the series. Despite their small size, they are fully readable and come with a cover and obi, offering an authentic specification. They are a meticulous, complete reproduction of the original books, scaled down. They were first released in convenience stores in December 2025 and surpassed 40,000 copies sold in approximately four months. Sales began in bookstores in July 2026, and planning for a second series of "Kaiketsu Zorori no Mamehon" is currently underway. Book Production and Binding Competition Award Information Award Name: Japan Book Publishers Association Chairman's Award, Practical Books, Paperbacks, New Books, Comics, and Other Categories Book Title: Kaiketsu Zorori no Mamehon Book Designer: Shinji Saito Printing Company: TOPPAN CHORE CO., LTD. Binding Company: TOPPAN CHORE CO., LTD. The award-winning works will be exhibited from September 24 to October 23, 2026, at the Club Library on the 3rd floor of the Publishing Club Building and the Museum of Printing in Kanda Jinbocho, Tokyo. After being submitted to the "World's Most Beautiful Books Competition" held in Leipzig, Germany, in February 2027, they are scheduled to be exhibited at the Frankfurt Book Fair in October 2027. About the Book Production and Binding Competition The Book Production and Binding Competition is the only award in the publishing industry that comprehensively evaluates the achievements of people involved in book production and binding (publishing, printing, binding, design). It is organized