This statistic displays the findings of a survey on the leading reasons for co-reading books with children according to parents in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by format. During the survey period, ** percent of responding parents, who read print books with their child, reported that it was a good way to spend time together.
The source adds the following information:
"In order to ensure representation from all socio-economic groups, and to reach parents who may not have internet access, surveys were conducted via two methods, 1,000 online, and 500 by telephone."
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Booktrust. (February 1, 2016). Leading reasons for co-reading books with their child according to parents in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by format [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 27, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/552034/main-reasons-for-co-reading-books-with-children-in-the-uk-by-format/
Booktrust. "Leading reasons for co-reading books with their child according to parents in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by format." Chart. February 1, 2016. Statista. Accessed July 27, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/552034/main-reasons-for-co-reading-books-with-children-in-the-uk-by-format/
Booktrust. (2016). Leading reasons for co-reading books with their child according to parents in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by format. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 27, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/552034/main-reasons-for-co-reading-books-with-children-in-the-uk-by-format/
Booktrust. "Leading Reasons for Co-reading Books with Their Child According to Parents in The United Kingdom (Uk) in 2016, by Format." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Feb 2016, https://www.statista.com/statistics/552034/main-reasons-for-co-reading-books-with-children-in-the-uk-by-format/
Booktrust, Leading reasons for co-reading books with their child according to parents in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by format Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/552034/main-reasons-for-co-reading-books-with-children-in-the-uk-by-format/ (last visited July 27, 2025)
Leading reasons for co-reading books with their child according to parents in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by format [Graph], Booktrust, February 1, 2016. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/552034/main-reasons-for-co-reading-books-with-children-in-the-uk-by-format/
