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 April 2026
The summer holidays are over and it’s time for Josh and Daisy to go back to school – which means Dadbot has to stay at home without them. But then an AI home assistant called HONEY is mysteriously left on their doorstep, and Dadbot is delighted to have company. Even better, it’s the company of another robot!
Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow
An introduction by Jessica Townsend
Suitable for ages 9+
Will Shakespeare Mysteries: The Stinky Stolen Toenails
An introduction by Kaz Penney
Suitable for ages 8+
Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room
An introduction by Hugh Bonneville
Suitable for ages 8+
A laugh-out-loud new adventure from Paddington star Hugh Bonneville, perfect for fans of the real-world mischief, relatable characters and short episodic stories of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Horrid Henry and Just William, and filled with brilliantly funny illustrations from Loretta Schauer.
The House with Chicken Legs Run Away
An introduction by Sophie Anderson
Suitable for ages 9+
All Marinka’s life, she has lived in her house with chicken legs. Running across the world on magical adventures, Marinka knows how her house is feeling, and it listens to her, too. But something is wrong. And before anyone can stop it, the house has pulled itself apart and run away.
Hank Meets Frank
An introduction by Maudie Powell-Tuck & Duncan Beedie
Suitable for ages 5+
Hank can be a little pesky, a little pecky and a teensy bit objectionable! But not today. Not when his little cousin Frank is here to visit. You see, Frank is sweet as a daisy and cute as a button. Butter wouldn’t melt. So, Hank is going to be on his very best behaviour. In fact, they’re both going to be little angels. Isn’t that right, Hank? Frank? Guys?!
A Million Tiny Missiles All at Once
An introduction by Lucas Maxwell
Suitable for ages 14+
Elias’s brain is a swamp of fears and bad things. His once-loving brother Bo has become a stranger, and his parents are at breaking point. When Bo falls in with dangerous people, Elias decides he’s the only one who can bring his family back together. But what begins as a simple pizza-night plan quickly spirals into chaos. Can Elias find a way to reach the people he loves the most before it’s too late?