1. This little presentation comes from the folks at Sparky Teaching.
Not just a book.
This little presentation comes from the folks at Sparky Teaching.
An accompanying worksheet can be downloaded from

2. For some people, this is the book.
This is not just a book.
For some people, this is the book.

3. Books are powerful things.
We’ve all got books that mean something to us
or perhaps make us feel something.

4. This is the book that… …makes me feel Christmassy.
…I’ve never read, but the cover looks interesting.
…makes me wish I’d written it.
…doesn’t end the way I’d like.

5. Which reasons can you come up with?
Your reasons must begin with the words
“This is the book that…”

6. If you get a minute, why not post your best here…
Which books would
you choose?
If you get a minute, why not post your best here…

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