Our children's and YA top ten bestsellers of the week

  1. Welcome to Country by Aunty Joy Murphy and Lisa Kennedy
  2. The Midnight Gang by David Walliams and Tony Ross
  3. In My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek and Christine Roussey
  4. Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts
  5. Girl Stuff for Girls Aged 8-12 by Kaz Cooke
  6. King’s Cage by Victoria Aveyard
  7. Lion by Saroo Brierley (Young Readers’ Edition)
  8. Unleashed (The Adventures of Dog Man Book 2) by Dav Pilkey
  9. A Footy Girl’s Guide to the Stars of 2017 by Nicole Hayes and Alicia Sometimes
  10. The Secret of Nightingale Wood by Lucy Strange

We’re delighted that young readers are still snapping up copies of two of our favourite picture books from last year. Welcome to Country and Ada Twist, Scientist were each named one of our best picture books of 2016.

Last week’s bestselling children’s books also include two great non-fiction resources for older children. Filled with inspirational stories and fun facts, A Footy Girl’s Guide to the Stars of 2017 is an ideal read for footy fans ages 7 and up. Girl Stuff for Girls Aged 8-12 a comprehensive guide to puberty and the pre-teen years.

Tween readers may also be intrigued by our February Kids’ Book of the Month. Our reviewer describes The Secret of Nightingale Wood as ‘a beautiful, immersive read with a spirited and courageous young heroine who drives its narrative. Read the full review here.

And calling all fans of Victoria Aveyard’s The Red Queen! The third book in this exciting YA fantasy series has just landed on our shelves…

Cover image for Welcome To Country

Welcome To Country

Aunty Joy Murphy,Lisa Kennedy

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