Our October 2025 bestsellers for children and young adults — Readings Books

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Straight in at #1 this month is Runt and the Diabolical Dognapping, the second instalment about the popular, irrespressible dog Runt; which is closely followed by the latest picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Philip Bunting. There are new books for fans of The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and The Baby-Sitters Club, and the first in a new series from Judith Rossell about two cheeky cats!

Also noteworthy is a funny and informative account of how Australia's democracy works, There’s a Prawn in Parliament House by Annabel Crabb, and so many other fantastic books not to be missed.


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1. Runt and the Diabolical Dognapping by Craig Silvey, illustrated by Sara Acton

2. Oh Dear, Look What I Got! by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

3. Partypooper (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 20) by Jeff Kinney

4. Dropbear by Philip Bunting

5. Spud and Snowball and the Fancy Fish (Spud and Snowball, Book 1) by Judith Rossell

6. You & Me and the Peanut Butter Beast (You & Me, Book 2) by Andy Griffiths, illustrated by Bill Hope

7. Between by Anna Walker

8. Jessi Ramsey, Pet-Sitter: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-sitters Club #18) by Ann Martin, illustrated by Ellen T. Crenshaw

9. There’s a Prawn in Parliament House: The Kids’ Guide to Australia’s Amazing Democracy by Annabel Crabb, illustrated by First Dog on the Moon

10. Here Come the Cousins by Maggie Hutchings, illustrated by Sarah Zweck

Cover image for There's a Prawn in Parliament House: The Kids' Guide to Australia's Amazing Democracy

11. Warriors Graphic Novel: The Prophecies Begin #3 by Erin Hunter

12. The Poisoned King (Impossible Creatures, Book 2) by Katherine Rundell

13. Ningaloo: Australia’s Wild Wonder by Tim Winton, illustrated by Cindy Lane

14. Runt by Craig Silvey, illustrated by Sara Acton

15. Legends Darkstalker: The Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire) by Tui Sutherland, illustrated by Jake Parker

16. Fake Skating by Lynn Painter

17. The Court of the Dead (The Nico Di Angelo Adventures) by Rick Riordan & Mark Oshiro

18. Bunny vs Monkey 11: Intergalactic Monkey Business by Jamie Smart

19. Neighbourhood Nest by Sarah Jane Lightfoot

20. Childish by Morris Gleitzman