This Week in Childrens — Week of June 8, 2026

Biggest Gainers

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling

Published: April 14, 2026

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince added 208 ratings this week, with a growth of 12%. This significant increase may be due to the book's recent release and the popularity of the Harry Potter series. As a new release, it is not surprising to see it debut strong, but its performance will be worth monitoring in the coming weeks to see if it can maintain its momentum.

Stats: 1,728 → 1,936 (+208)

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling, Hugh Laurie, Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Kit Harington, Ruth Wilson, Matthew MacFadyen, Michelle Gomez, Riz Ahmed, Leo Woodall, Sope Dirisu, Cush Jumbo, Simon Pegg, Jaxon Knopf, Rhys Mulligan, Nina Barker-Francis

Published: March 10, 2026

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix gained 164 ratings this week, with a growth of 7.8%. Similar to its counterpart, the book's performance may be due to its recent release and the popularity of the Harry Potter series. As one of the top two books in the most read category, its trajectory will be worth monitoring to see if it can continue to attract new readers.

Stats: 2,093 → 2,257 (+164)

Dawn on the Coast: A Graphic Novel by Arley Nopra, Ann M. Martin

Published: April 21, 2026

Dawn on the Coast: A Graphic Novel added 67 ratings this week, with a growth of 10%. As a new release in the graphic novel genre, its performance is notable, especially considering its relatively small starting base. With a strong growth rate, it will be interesting to see if it can maintain its momentum and become a top contender in its category.

Stats: 651 → 718 (+67)

Surprise of the Week

The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away by Sophie Anderson

Published: June 2, 2026

The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away showed unexpected movement, with a growth of 76% and an increase of 32 ratings. This significant surge may be due to the book's recent release and positive word-of-mouth. As a new release, its performance is notable, and it will be worth monitoring in the coming weeks to see if it can maintain its momentum.

Quick Hits

102 by Matthew Cordell

102 added 20 ratings this week, with a growth of 8.4%. As a new release in the picture book genre, its performance is respectable, and it will be interesting to see if it can continue to attract new readers. Stats: 239 → 259 (+20)

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

Dopamine Kids added 21 ratings this week, with a growth of 3.3%. As a recurring book in the most read category, its performance is steady, and it will be worth monitoring to see if it can continue to maintain its position. Stats: 628 → 649 (+21)