The BBC recently reported an increase in children’s book sales, which they say is partly due to the success of Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight series. Sales of picture books have also increased.
The top selling books were:
- Top 5 – all Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series – various editions
- 6 – Beano Annual 2010
- 7 – Miles to go by Mylie Cyrus
- 8 – Mr Gum in the Hound of Lamonic Bibber /Sephir the Storm Monster by Andy Stanton and Adam Blade
- 9 – Peppa Pig official annual
- 10 – New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
- 11 – Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K Rowling
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The best selling books for younger children were:
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
- The Tyrannosaurus Drip Song by Julia Donaldson
- Stick Man by Julia Donaldson
- Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sandak
- The Gurffalo’s Child by Julia Donaldson
My Year 3 class are currently enjoying the books in the Beaver Towers series by Nigel Hinton. I’ve also been gripped by the books in the Percy Jackson series, which I’m trying to read before the film is released soon!
Which books are popular with your children? What are your own favourite books?
