3rd Grade Book Report Template

This free 3rd grade book report template makes it a little more fun for kids to share what they’ve read. Instead of filling in page after page of writing, they can rate the book, draw their favorite character, illustrate the setting, and even create a brand-new cover alongside the traditional book report questions.

We’ve found that adding a creative element makes reluctant writers much more willing to get started. Whether you’re using it at home, in the classroom, or for homeschool, this printable encourages reading comprehension, writing, and creativity without feeling like another worksheet.

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What’s Included in This Book Report Template?

This free printable 3rd grade book report template combines writing and drawing to help kids think more deeply about the books they read. Along with traditional questions about the title, author, and summary, children can rate the book, illustrate their favorite character and the setting, and even design a brand-new book cover.

Kids will complete sections for:

• Book title
• Author
• Star rating
• Main character
• Favorite character illustration
• Story setting illustration
• New book cover design
• Brief book summary
• How the story ended

Instead of just writing about the book, children can also add their own artwork, making the finished report feel more personal. We’ve found that even reluctant writers are more willing to complete a book report when they can draw as well as write.

Ways to Extend the Book Report

Once the book report is finished, the learning doesn’t have to stop. These simple follow-up activities encourage kids to think more about the story while making reading a little more fun.

Try one of these ideas:

• Turn the story into a comic strip using the main events.
• Design a new front cover for the book.
• Write an interview with a favorite character.
• Create a simple board game based on the story.
• Draw a storyboard showing the beginning, middle, and end.
• Build a shoebox diorama of a favorite scene.
• Act out a scene with family members or homemade puppets.
• Keep a reading journal with favorite quotes, new vocabulary, or chapter summaries.

These activities help strengthen reading comprehension, encourage creative thinking, and give children another way to connect with the books they read.

If your child is ready for a more detailed assignment, take a look at our free middle school book report template.

If your child enjoys this activity, they’ll also love our free my favorite book template for sharing their top reads.

More Free Reading Printables

If you’re looking for more ways to encourage reading, these free printables pair perfectly with this book report template:

• Book scavenger hunt – Explore the library in a fun new way while discovering books and authors.
• Summer reading challenge – Keep kids excited about reading during school breaks.
• Reading log – Track books read and build a consistent reading habit.
• Compare and contrast movie and book template – Compare a favorite book with its film adaptation and spot the similarities and differences.
• Roald Dahl bookmarks – Color your own bookmarks featuring characters from some of Roald Dahl’s best-loved books.
• Book review bookmark – Record quick thoughts, favorite characters, and star ratings after finishing a book.

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Last Updated on 29 June 2026 by Clare Brown