Bestselling children's books and football books in May.

During the summer, books on parenting, fairy tales, and children's picture books sell well in bookstores. At the same time, books about football also gain attention during the World Cup season.

In May at Kim Dong Bookstore (Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City), children's books such as comic books, picture books, educational books, and life skills books are popular among readers. The children's book sections are frequently visited by parents and students browsing and choosing books on weekends.

Many parents are buying books with the hope of accompanying their children during the summer break, as well as as gifts for International Children's Day on June 1st. Besides familiar comic books, books that develop skills, explore science , and foster critical thinking are also receiving attention.

In the field of children's literature, many works that won the first Kim Dong Literature Award (2023-2025) also received attention from readers. Some outstanding books displayed at the bookstore include "The Lion in the Evil Castle," "Stories from the Vast Village," "The Witch Who Goes to Buy Scrap, " etc.

In its final days of operation, the Cá Chép bookstore (Bàn Cờ ward, Ho Chi Minh City) welcomed a large number of readers who came to browse and shop. Children's books, from comic books and picture books to educational books, were the most popular product group among readers.

According to bookstore staff, many parents also buy picture books about culture, history, and fairy tales for their children. Books with relatable content and vivid illustrations are chosen as a way to help children access knowledge and develop a reading habit from an early age.

At the General Bookstore (Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) of the Ho Chi Minh City General Publishing House, books on the history, culture, and people of Ho Chi Minh City continue to receive attention from readers. The demand for publications related to the city is increasing as the 50th anniversary of the city being named after President Ho Chi Minh approaches.

The memoirs of writer and director Xuan Phuong also attracted many readers on the occasion of the release of her third memoir, "Hard Legs, Soft Stones ." The appeal of the new work also contributed to boosting sales of her two previous memoirs at bookstores.

At Lam Bookstore (Dinh Le Street, Hanoi ) , the book "History of the FIFA World Cup" is being sought after by several readers. With the World Cup approaching, books on football, sports, and football clubs are attracting more reader interest.

Some notable sports-themed books include the autobiography "The Elephant" Drogba, Wayne Rooney - The Great Number 10 at the Theatre of Dreams, The Age of the Divine, "The Phoenix" - Rising from the Ashes,...

Besides sports books, which receive more attention during the football season, author Xuan Phuong's memoir , "Hard-footed, Unyielding," is also selling well.

The book "Stories with Thanh" by author Nguyen Thanh Nam maintains fairly good sales. Books on psychology by Carl Gustav Jung continue to attract many readers. It can be said that Carl Jung's books have a loyal fan base in Vietnam, with stable sales over time.

At Tan Viet Bookstore (Dinh Le Street, Hanoi) , children's books are in high demand among parents. With summer approaching, publishers and book companies are releasing many children's book publications. Many families bring their young children to the bookstore to personally choose books for summer reading.

At Tan Viet Bookstore, the most popular publications among parents are picture books, interactive books, and skill-building books for children, etc.

At FAHASA Bookstore (Hanoi) , many parents inquired about purchasing classic storybooks, collections of fairy tales, and books on life skills and safety skills for children during the summer.

Classic storybooks that many parents seek out include *Hearts of a Child*, *Uncle Tom's Cabin*, *The Adventures of Gulliver*, *Alice in Wonderland*, and many more.

The book "The Mission of Hail Mary" made it onto FAHASA's bestseller list. The film adaptation of the same name has been a box office hit in recent months, and many viewers have sought out the book after watching it to better understand the original work. " Hiding on the Rooftop to Cry " - a book that went viral on social media - is also on FAHASA's bestseller shelves.

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