May 2026 list by Angie R. |
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Ape Escape
by Stuart Gibbs
In the tenth FunJungle book, Teddy Fitzroy races to rescue a kidnapped baby gorilla in Rwanda while helping Summer solve a mystery back home. From the Serengeti to Zanzibar, he follows dangerous clues and faces wild threats as time runs out to save the young ape.
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Awake Among the Stars
by Jordan Quinn
Prince Lucas and Lady Clara try to change the future set in the stars in this twenty-third magical adventure of The Kingdom of Wrenly series The Kingdom of Wrenly's latest trend is reading your fortune written among the stars. Prince Lucas is skeptical until his unlucky fortune starts coming true, too. Can stars really decide your luck? Lucas and Clara embark on a nighttime adventure to find out--but no prediction could have prepared them for meeting mysterious constellations that have come to life
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The Aztecs
by Dk
Get to know what childhood was like for Aztec girls and boys – making tortillas, fishing, and weaving from an early age, before training in a special school for priests or learning crafts such as featherwork. Understand the Aztec calendars and learn about the myriad festivals celebrating gods of the earth, water, and sky.
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The Ember Stone
by Katrina Charman
A dark magic spreads across Perodia, and only young owl Tag may be able to stop Thorn, a powerful vulture. With his friend Skyla and the last firehawk, Tag discovers a magical stone that might defeat the darkness in this fast‑paced fantasy for new listeners.
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For the Fans!
by Book Author
Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are pop stars by day and Hunters by night! Meet them along with Saja Boys, the hottest new demon-boy band on the scene, Derpy Tiger, Sussie Bird, and more beloved characters from KPop Demon Hunters in this Little Golden Book.
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The Grouchy Ladybug
by Eric Carle
Eric Carle’s The Grouchy Ladybug follows a bad‑tempered ladybug who refuses to share or use good manners as she encounters animals of all sizes. With Carle’s signature art, the story teaches concepts like time and size while showing that being grouchy isn’t the best way to make friends.
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Now I See
by Mac Barnett
Sparse and rhythmic text invites readers to explore a rural setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words. Envisioned as a set that also can be read as standalone books, each of the four volumes in this series has identical text but different music that reflect the time of year. Now I See: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter celebrates all the wonderful things about each season through a child’s eyes – and shows why it’s their favorite time of year.
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Queso, Just in Time
by Ernesto Cisneros
Queso wishes under the full moon to see his late father again, and suddenly finds himself back in 1985 with twelve-year-old Pancho, the boy who will grow up to be his dad-and who needs Queso's help to imagine a better future.
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Pete the Kitty and the Mermaid's Sandcastle
by James Dean
Pete the Kitty and his mermaid friend Jessie work together to build a sandcastle. But the castle is missing something. Will one shell, two barnacles, three strands of seaweed, and more gifts from the sea be enough to make their sandcastle the best it can be.
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The Secret Cave
by Anh Do
Gwen has been searching for her family for a long time. Just when she feels she is close, the soldiers following her start to close in. Then one of her dogs is injured, and the gang must slow down to care for him. Who can Gwen trust? And how will she keep her pack safe from dangerous enemies? Does this spell disaster for the one and only Wolf Girl?
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A Secret Escape
by Alyson Gerber
In this high‑stakes mystery, new Last Heir recruits Jack and Weatherby compete at an elite Swiss prep school for a prize that includes millions, a private island, and power within the secret society. But with rivals bending the rules and dangerous secrets surfacing, winning could cost them everything.
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Where Is Mount Rushmore?
by True Kelley
An introduction to one of the world's largest sculptures, which honors four U.S. presidents.
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Wilderness Hacks
by Joslin Brorsen
Two kids who can’t stand each other end up stranded in the wilderness after a staged rafting trip goes wrong. As Sadie and Rad struggle to find food, shelter, and safety from predators, they’ll have to stop bickering long enough to survive.
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Worst in Show
by Pj Gardner
A bumbling ferret named Fil tries to prove himself by stopping a plot to sabotage the Baskerville Dog Show. Teaming up with Dot, a determined Corgi competitor, he races to uncover who’s behind the attacks before her dreams—and his crime family’s reputation—are ruined.
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