May 2026 Elementary Education Picks

In this irresistibly funny board book, Maxine the Fluffy Corgi imparts unparalleled doggy wisdom to her littlest readers: lean on your friends and find what makes you happy.

This innovative, interactive trace-and-flip book introduces children to the alphabet and first words. Features letter tracks to trace with a finger to learn letter formation, as well as flaps to lift, and bright, bold illustrations.

The hilarious Crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit are ready to learn their manners!

For fans of Dragons Love Tacos comes the delicious Dinos Love Donuts, a tongue-twisting, laugh-out-loud tale about the mishaps of dinosaurs and their favorite sweet treat, donuts!

From beloved Academy Award-winning Hollywood star Goldie Hawn and New York Times bestselling author Lin Oliver comes an inspiring series about friendship, community, and the power of kindness, encouraging readers to take breaks and deep breaths as they read along!

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Dory joins her first soccer team in this bestselling, laugh-out-loud chapter book series about an imaginative little rascal with a big personality. Perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy & Bean!“Some of the best children’s literature in years.” —New York MagazineDory is on her first soccer team with her best friends, Rosabelle and George. She’s ready to score a billion goals, but Rosabelle is having a meltdown over wearing cleats, and George is mysteriously acting like a baby. So, Dory attempts to befriend a new teammate, Valentina. But making a new friend isn’t so easy, especially when Valentina kicks the ball perfectly every time, steals all the attention, and has a way of making a billion sound kinda small. Determined to outshine Valentina as the star of the team, Dory seeks help from her reliable imagination to flip the score.Complete with pencil-drawn pictures bursting with charm and character, this hilarious series about a lovably energetic little sister and her antics is sure to keep the whole family laughing.Be sure to check out the entire Dory Fantasmagory series, which continues to grow alongside everyone’s favorite little rascal, Dory! Look for them all:Dory FantasmagoryDory Fantasmagory: The Real, True FriendDory Fantasmagory: Dory Dory Black SheepDory Fantasmagory: Head in the CloudsDory Fantasmagory: Tiny ToughDory Fantasmagory: Can’t Live Without YouDory Fantasmagory: Center of the Universe

Have you ever wondered how AI came to be? How did ChatGPT develop? Who is “Siri”? Find out everything you need to know about the rise of AI and advancing technology, including future applications and concerns, in this informative book that features 16 pages of photos.

The sixth book in the humorous, heartfelt, highly illustrated series about a girl who doodles to cope with her anxiety, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sara Shepard.

Two children search for a legendary dragon's magic in this enchanting fantasy, perfect for readers ages 9-13!There is a secret that every child knows: Magic is real. But by the time children turn thirteen, they forget that magic is anything but make-believe.Mengyao wants to remember. Born in a village nestled in a secluded vale, Mengyao wants to hold on to magic and become a Divine Healer. But with her thirteenth birthday fast approaching, she is losing hope.Young emperor Kai is on the run from traitorous advisors. He’s searching for the fabled Dragon’s Pulse, a magic capable of defeating his enemies. On the brink of his thirteenth birthday, Kai doesn’t have much longer. So when he meets Mengyao—the girl whose name is mentioned in his legend—he forces aside his instinctual distrust and recruits her to help him on his quest.On their perilous journey, Kai and Mengyao find aid in unexpected forms like a jade hare, a moon goddess, and a handful of promises. But as enemies close in and time runs out, secrets that will reshape the fate of their kingdom forever come to light.