This Week in Childrens — Week of June 1, 2026

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Anna Quindlen, Bill Nighy, Sophie Wilde, Will Poulter, Toheeb Jimoh, Patricia Allison, Bertie Carvel, Leah Harvey, David Gyasi, Rosalind Eleazar, Lulu Raczka, Jessie Buckley, Marisa Abela, Harris Dickinson, Glenn Close, Marianne Jean-baptiste

Published: September 9, 2025

One of the greatest of all English novels, a finely etched satire about the scatterbrained Mrs. Bennett, whose aim in life is to see her five daughters married. Meet Jane Austen's rich and varied the proud Mr. Darcy; the pompous parson Mr. Collins, who seeks the most advantageous match for himself; good-humored Mr. Bingley; and, of course, the two eldest Bennett daughters, Jane and Elizabeth.

Stats: 4,912,599 → 4,920,195 (+7,596) — Steady performer, with a growth of 0.15% this week, maintaining its position as one of the most read Childrens books.

The Mark of Athena Excerpt by Rick Riordan

Published: October 2, 2012

Exclusive Excerpt from chapter 10 from The Heroes of Olympus, Book Three: The Mark of Athena

Stats: 30,982 → 31,036 (+54) — Debuting this week, with a small but notable increase in ratings count, indicating a growing interest in the Fantasy genre.

Małe kobietki by Louisa May Alcott, Anna Bańkowska

Published: October 2, 2019

The full version of the book consists of two parts: "Little Women" and "Good Wives". However, it appears under one title: "Little Women".

Stats: 50,868 → 50,916 (+48) — Another debut this week, with a slight increase in ratings count, suggesting a steady interest in the Classics genre.

City of the Beasts by Isabel Allende, Margaret Sayers Peden

Published: April 27, 2004

Fifteen-year-old Alexander Cold is about to join his fearless grandmother on the trip of a lifetime. An International Geographic expedition is headed to the dangerous, remote wilds of South America, on a mission to document the legendary Yeti of the Amazon known as the Beast.

Stats: 46,715 → 46,756 (+41) — Debuting this week, with a small increase in ratings count, indicating a growing interest in the Fantasy genre.

Dopamine Kids: A Science-Based Plan to Rewire Your Child's Brain and Take Back Your Family in the Age of Screens and Ultraprocessed Foods by Michaeleen Doucleff

Published: March 3, 2026

The revolutionary new book from the international bestselling author of Hunt, Gather, Parent.

Stats: 586 → 628 (7.2%, +42) — Recurring this week, with a significant growth of 7.2%, indicating a strong interest in the Parenting genre.

Help! Een verrassing! by Miriam Bos

Published: February 4, 2022

Suusje Eekhoorn heeft een verrassing bedacht voor August de Vos. Maar wat zou die verrassing zijn? August is bang dat hij er niets aan vindt.

Stats: 169 → 187 (11%, +18) — Debuting this week, with a notable growth of 11%, indicating a growing interest in the Picture Books genre.

Chasing Shadows by Erin Hunter

Published: March 31, 2026

Moonpaw finally confesses to her Clanmates that her dead sister has been torturing her in her mind, and the Clan rallies around her in support.

Stats: 366 → 386 (5.5%, +20) — Debuting this week, with a moderate growth of 5.5%, indicating a growing interest in the Fantasy genre.

Pasteles peligrosos by Pedro Mañas, David Sierra Listón

Published: May 12, 2021

Los aprendices del Club de la Luna Llena se enfrentan a sus primeros exámenes de brujería. Por desgraccia, a Anna se le ha atragantado la asignatura de Cocina Mágica.

Stats: 187 → 200 (7.0%, +13) — Debuting this week, with a notable growth of 7.0%, indicating a growing interest in the Childrens genre.

Goodnight, Bruce by Ryan Higgins

Published: March 3, 2026

Mother Bruce's family of mice and geese will do ANYTHING to get out of going to sleep in this hilarious and all-too-relatable bedtime story.

Stats: 201 → 212 (5.5%, +11) — Debuting this week, with a moderate growth of 5.5%, indicating a growing interest in the Picture Books genre.