Richard and Judy's weekly book slot has helped boost book sales

School pupils helped producers select eight books for readers aged five and above, to feature on the TV show.

The list includes Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy, Girl, Missing by Sophie McKenzie and Spy Dog by Andrew Cope.

"It's really important that, in this DVD age, kids are encouraged to read as well as watch," Judy Finnigan said.

CHILDREN'S BOOK CLUB Aliens Love Underpants Claire Freedman and Ben Cort Poppy and Max and the Fashion Show Sally Grindley and Lindsey Gardiner Spy Dog Andrew Cope The World According to Humphrey Betty G Birney HIVE Higher Institute of Villainous Education Mark Walden Skulduggery Pleasant Derek Landy Girl, Missing Sophie McKenzie The Recruit Robert Muchamore

The titles were selected with help from pupils from schools in Kent, Hertfordshire, Richmond upon Thames and Sheffield.

Executive producer Amanda Ross said: "We've deliberately chosen entertaining books to make getting to grips with reading fun."

Richard and Judy launched their weekly book slot in 2004, which has helped boost book sales.