'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' named kids' all- time favourite book

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Last Updated : Mar 02 2015 | 1:57 PM IST

Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' has topped the list of kids' all-time favourite book.

Lewis Carroll's 'Alice In Wonderland' was the runner-up in the research conducted by Sainsbury's to -celebrate World Book Day, the Daily Express reported.

CS Lewis's 'The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe' came third in the list of 50 books, while 'Winnie The Pooh' and 'Black Beauty' rounded off the top five.

Mavis Sarfo, from Sainsbury's Book Team, said that the 50 books show a much--cherished collection of some of the finest children's writing that has delighted readers and transported them to other worlds for generations.

Paddington Bear emerged as the best-loved children's character, followed by Winnie the Pooh, The Hungry -Caterpillar and Postman Pat.

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First Published: Mar 02 2015 | 1:46 PM IST

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