Janusz Korczak books in order
Polish-Jewish educator and physician
- Lived
- 1878–1942
- Country
- Second Polish Republic
- Books
- 5
- Also writes as
- Stary Doktor, Pan Doktor
Janusz Korczak published 3 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 children's book, beginning with King Matt the First (1922).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Janusz Korczak
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King Matt the First
Janusz Korczak's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Little King Matty...and the Desert Island (1923)
The Child's Right to Respect (1928)
Kaytek the Wizard (1933)
Non-fiction in order
Ghetto Diary (1978)
Children's books in order
King Matt the First (1922)
About Janusz Korczak
Janusz Korczak, the pen name of Henryk Goldszmit, was a Polish Jewish pediatrician, educator, children's author and pedagogue known as Pan Doktor or Stary Doktor. He was an early children's rights advocate, drafting a children's constitution in 1919.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Janusz Korczak FAQ
- How many books has Janusz Korczak written?
- Janusz Korczak published 3 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 children's book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Janusz Korczak's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with King Matt the First.
- What is Janusz Korczak's last book?
- Kaytek the Wizard (1933).
- What is Janusz Korczak's most famous book?
- King Matt the First (1922) is Janusz Korczak's most widely read book.
- Does Janusz Korczak write under a pen name?
- Yes: Janusz Korczak has also published as Stary Doktor and Pan Doktor.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.