Books of the Month
Our Book of the Month videos can be watched in assemblies, classrooms, libraries or at home. Each video is around five minutes long and is the perfect way to introduce pupils to new authors, build a buzz around books, and develop a lifelong love for reading.
Books of the Month January 2026
The Terrible Trio: The (Not-So) Superheroes
An introduction by Swapna Haddow
Suitable for ages 7+
Imagination Island 3: Race to Rumble Ruin
An introduction by Mel Taylor-Bessent
Suitable for ages 8+
Luca and his teammates have conquered two maps in the fabled Imagination Island, where anything they imagine comes to life. Now they have three more challenges to face in this THIRD leg of the Race! They must crack jokes in Laughter Lagoon, ride giant space hoppers along Silly String Street, and finally, join in a game of Sneak ’n’ Seek in a crumbling Roman-style coliseum, where if you are found, you are turned to stone… Will Luca overcome his fears? Will Om find the courage to speak for the first time? And who will lose and leave the Race FOREVER?
Instant enemies William and Florence are horrified to find out their dads are dating each other – and are forced to work together to split them up! This fun, warm-hearted, celebratory adventure for readers aged 9+ is a modern, inclusive twist on The Parent Trap for readers of Jacqueline Wilson, Elle McNicoll and Benjamin Dean.
The year is 2070, and the New You Foundation claim to have found the ultimate answer to the climate crisis. They want human beings to transform themselves into Pleekas – perfect artificial replicas. Pleekas can go on for ever but won’t create waste or use the Earth’s resources. Too good to be true? When a chance meeting leads young journalist Anders Jones to the sinister truth, he must risk everything to expose New You – if it’s not already too late …