According to reading charity Booktrust, half of British children spend more time in front of a TV or computer screen than they do reading.
The good news is that a poll of 3,090 children and parents suggests reading has become more popular - and 96% of children say they enjoy it. But, one in 20 homes has fewer than 10 books, and those with boys tend to have fewer than those with girls.
Bookshelves around the country are being taken over by DVDs and computer games.
You'll be glad to know I have way more books than games or films. In fact we're moving the house around to accommodate them all. 🙂