Goal
Build comprehension and creative thinking by asking: what matters most about this story, and how would you show that to someone who hasn't read it?
You'll need
- Book Cover Template or Book Jacket Template
- Colouring pens or pencils
- A favourite book for inspiration
How to do it
Pick a book your child knows well. Chat about what they'd put on the cover if they were the illustrator — who's the main character? What's the most important moment? What would the title look like?
Then hand them the template and let them get on with it. Try not to hover too much — this is their vision. You can ask questions, but let them lead: "Why did you choose that?" is more useful than "What about adding...?"
When they're done, compare it to the real cover. What's the same? What's different? There's no right answer — but the conversation is gold.
Grab our resources
Print our book cover template or book jacket template — both work brilliantly for this activity, so pick the one that suits your child's age and enthusiasm.
