The UK's best-selling children's books for the week ending 31st October 2026. Number one: Fight or Flight by Jeff Kinney.
About the book: When the going gets tough, what's a wimpy kid to do? Nobody knows how to survive the rough and tumble halls of middle school better than Greg Heffley. (from the publisher)
About the book: All was quiet in the deep dark wood, until . . .10th September 2026! The brand new Gruffalo picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. (from the publisher)
About the book: From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a new festive story collection from the world of Lottie Brooks! THIS CHRISTMAS ISN'T JUST ABOUT LOTTIE…BUT IT'S AS CHAOTIC AS EVER! (from the publisher)
LoveReading says: A Bunny vs Monkey extravaganza to delight their fans. Read our review
About the book: Trick or treat! It's time to get spooky! The perfect cozy colouring book for Halloween fans, all year round. Step into the delightfully quirky and magical world of Spooky Cutie. (from the publisher)
About the book: Discover the magical world of Sticker Dolly Dressing!Use the stickers to dress the dolls in Halloween costumes in this spooky addition to the Sticker Dolly Dressing! (from the publisher)
About the book: Snuggle up and enjoy the cozy season with this irresistible colouring book from Coco Wyo! Escape into this collection of 45-hand drawn illustrations in this cute, comforting colouring book, designed to help you switch… (from the publisher)
About the book: When you've been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for? As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honour of the Quarter Quell… (from the publisher)
About the book: Celebrate the spooky season with everyone's favourite bear, Paddington - now a major movie star! Paddington Bear is getting ready for a Halloween party, strictly for family only. (from the publisher)
About the book: Squirrel and Bird are back for a laugh-out-loud autumn adventure! With just a little help from Bird, Squirrel has grown some lovely pumpkins! He is so pleased with himself. But soon there's a problem . . . (from the publisher)
See also the UK Top 10 for adults on LoveReading.
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Fight or Flight by Jeff Kinney, for the week ending 31 October 2026.
1. Fight or Flight by Jeff Kinney; 2. Gruffalo Granny by Julia Donaldson; 3. Lottie Brooks's Twelve Disasters of Christmas by Katie Kirby; 4. Bunny Vs Monkey: Day of the Heroes! by Jamie Smart; 5. Spooky Cutie by Coco Wyo; 6. Sticker Dolly Dressing Halloween by Fiona Watt; 7. Cozy Season by Coco Wyo; 8. Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins; 9. Paddington's Trick or Treat by Michael Bond; 10. The Pumpkin Thief by Alice Hemming.
Every week. This chart is for the week ending 31 October 2026.
