Book industry booms as children catch the reading bug

When it came to kid's presents this year one of the most popular items in Santa's sack was a new book.

Publishers are celebrating an industry boom with children's titles flying off the shelves.

The increase in sales is being put down to a number of factors, including a higher quality of offerings on the shelves.

And it also appears Kiwi kids have caught the reading bug.

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