Still got your old kids’ books? They could make you a mint… and here are 10 of the best
Some of these are bound to surprise you as they aren't as old as you'll be expecting
WHO hasn't daydreamed about finding some forgotten family heirloom, selling it and then jacking in the job for a life of luxury?
Most of us to be honest, but it turns out that dream might be a little closer to reality than you think if you're lucky.
It turns out some of the books you loved when you were little could be worth a pretty penny... although obviously it's all dependent on the edition.
Here's a guide to what you can expect.
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle
First up it's time for the big guns. If you happen to have a 1902, first edition, of this book lying around then it's time to get a padlock on it quick smart.
Why? Because it's probably worth more than your annual salary... a cool £80,000 to be exact.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
This is another kids' classic, which was first written in 1983.
The version which is worth the most was part of a private print run in 1901 though, with the books worth a whopping £50,000 or more.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
This might have come out in 1969, but it's still a bedtime staple for many toddlers.
If you happen to have one of the original run lying around you're sitting on a cool £5,000.
Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
He was probably your favourite childhood wizard, and now he might be able to magic you up some money too.
It'll need to be a first edition, but if you have one it could conjure you around £80.
Managed to get a full set signed by the woman herself? If you sell all seven you could rake in £30,000... or a house deposit.
Green Eggs And Ham by Dr. Seuss
This is a children's classic and also one of the most-loved books for kids around.
A 1960 version has been known to command as much as £3,550, which really isn't anything to be sniffed at.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Another relatively new one, because this series only hit stores between 2008 and 2010.
It's already massively popular though, probably partly because of Jennifer Lawrence's stellar portrayal of heroine Katniss Everdeen in the movie adaptations.
If you have a first print copy of all three, get rid and bag yourself £380.
His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
This is another trilogy and the first was released in 1995.
As per it's mostly about the first editions here - if you have one of The Northern Lights (the first book in series) it could be worth as much as £500.
Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg
Most people will probably think of the Robin Williams movies when they hear Jumanji, but it was actually based on this 1981 book.
It's one of the most valuable children's novels from the decade, with a version from 1985 raking in £440.
The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
You need the version in the picture, which came out in 1900 and has 24 full colour illustrations.
Why is that so important? Because it could net you a whopping £2,400 if is going to happen.
Curious George by Hans Augusto Rey and Margret Rey
If you have one of the versions which came out in 1941 you could be sitting on a bundle.
Versions have been known to sell for £2,800, and even some of the other books in the series go for thousands.