Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures of a Penguin - The Number One Bestseller by the creators of Stick Man and Zog
by Julia Donaldson
Illustrator: Axel Scheffler
Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures of a Penguin - The Number One Bestseller by the creators of Stick Man and Zog — charted as a top-100 best-selling children's book on Amazon UK in 3 different years (2024–2026), peaking at #11.
Details
| Peak position | #11 (of 3 years charting) |
|---|---|
| Charted | 2024–2026 |
| Category | Children's Books › Animals & Pets › Birds |
| This edition published | 12 September 2024 |
| Publisher | Alison Green Books |
| Pages | 40 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| ISBN-13 | 9780702329432 |
| ISBN-10 | 0702329436 |
| Price range | £5.99 – £12.99 (all time) |
Price history
Price history chart by Keepa.
In the charts
Its best year was 2025, when it finished at #11 in the annual chart for its age group. It first charted in 2024 at #55, climbed to a peak of #11 in 2025, and last appeared in 2026, at #59. That is 3 consecutive years in the Top 100.
More best-sellers from Julia Donaldson
- The Gruffalo: The classic rhyming picture book adventure and must-rea… — peak #6, 2016–2026
- What the Ladybird Heard: Laugh out loud rhyming adventures on the far… — peak #6, 2026
- What the Ladybird Heard Next: A laugh-out-loud rhyming adventure — peak #7, 2026
- Room on the Broom Halloween Special: The perfect story for Halloween … — peak #14, 2023–2026
Chart History
- #59 best-selling children's book of 2026
- #11 best-selling children's book of 2025
- #55 best-selling children's book of 2024
FAQs
Was "Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures of a Penguin - The Number One Bestseller by the creators of Stick Man and Zog" a bestseller?
Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures of a Penguin - The Number One Bestseller by the creators of Stick Man and Zog — charted as a top-100 best-selling children's book on Amazon UK in 3 different years (2024–2026), peaking at #11.
What other children's books by Julia Donaldson were bestsellers?
"The Gruffalo: The classic rhyming picture book adventure and must-read bedtime family favourite: 1" (peak #6, 2016–2026); "What the Ladybird Heard: Laugh out loud rhyming adventures on the farm!" (peak #6, 2026); "What the Ladybird Heard Next: A laugh-out-loud rhyming adventure" (peak #7, 2026); "Room on the Broom Halloween Special: The perfect story for Halloween - plus spooky things to make and do!" (peak #14, 2023–2026).
What years did "Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures of a Penguin - The Number One Bestseller by the creators of Stick Man and Zog" chart on Amazon UK?
It appeared in the annual Top 100 best-selling children's books list in: 2026 (#59), 2025 (#11), 2024 (#55).