Get kids to read their favorite sections of a book aloud. Encourage them to ham it up. Give prizes for the most dramatic renditions. Break out the art supplies and invite your children to illustrate their favorite scenes. Display these around the house or tuck them in an envelope and send them to the grandparents.
Older children can accompany their illustrations with written comments about the story.
Debate over dinner. Ask kids to justify why they favor a certain book. Make sure they give concrete examples and illustrations.