Book reports are a great way for kids to recall what they’ve read, help with reading comprehension, and improve writing too. But not all kids enjoy filling out book report forms. Here are 26 creative, fun, and unique book report ideas.

Book Report Ideas

1. Make a diorama – these still my children’s favorite
2. Create a book jacket –  different than the original
3. Kids will love making these book report t-shirts
4. Present an oral book report – dress up as your favorite character
5. Try creative cereal box book reports
6. Make a poster – pretend your book is going to be made into a movie
7. Write the author a letter – state why or why not you liked the book
8. Illustrate and design a comic book
9. Why not make a tasty book report (love the cake book report)
10. Make a mobile – create your favorite scene
11. Create a timeline – include the important topics
12. Create a magazine ad for the book
13. Make a board game
14. Put together a Power Point Presentation
15. Write a letter to a friend informing them why they should read the book
16. Make a bookmark of your favorite chapter
17. Make a crossword puzzle – let someone who’s read the book work the puzzle
18. Make a memory game – use index card with vocabulary words
19. Outline your favorite chapter
20. Kids will love making these 4D Trioramas
21. Interview someone who lived in the time of the setting or has experienced the plot
22. Book report flaps would be a fun way for kids to recall the book events in order
23. Make a True or False quiz – have someone take the quiz who has read the book
24. Make a lapbook – use these templates
25. Create a Poem
26.  Reading Comprehension Bookmarks (any book: fiction or non fiction)

But if you are looking for a simple to use, free printable form, don’t miss our book report form and our simple book report form.