A book as a gift for a teacher who loves reading?

As a retired teacher I still have a collection of gifts that I was given by various pupils over the years. It is great to be able to look back and remember those particular pupils. I am sure DD's teacher would be happy to receive a gift from her but I would try to guide DD towards buying a book token, so that the teacher can choose her own book and not duplicate on that she already has. If DD writes a 'Thank you' card as well as the book token, that will be able to stay with the book to remind the new owner of your daughter, long after she has left primary school.

Finding my Way by Malala Yousafzai is wonderful. It's her newish book and covers a joy of reading and the importance of girls education

It's such a wonderfully wise book and has also had me laughing a lot as well

I would recommend a book token.

Or, if you want to get a book, Johann Peter Hebel's 'The Treasure Chest', which is a collection of (very) short stories. These kinds of things are nice to receive as a gift because you can dip into them, rather than feeling obliged to read a whole novel that might not be your usual cup of tea. Having said that, Hebel's stories are very easy to like. They also are remarkable in combining depth, wisdom and humour with a real simplicity of style. I think this could make it an especially good gift for a primary teacher, who could potentially read some of the stories with older primary children if they wish. Also, not enough people know of Hebel, so they are unlikely to have it already!

Please encourage your daughter to write a message in the book or a card. I have several books with inscriptions from students or with their cards kept tucked in the cover. Thanks are so much appreciated, and it is lovely to remember students.

Folio editions are really beautiful. Or you could go for the special independent bookshop edition of something new like maybe Nonesuch? I would go for a book token though

I would not buy a book but a book token. The only reason to buy a book is if you know their favourite author and can get a book with signature and dedication. And don't waste money on book marks, we bookworms want just more books. 😂

Lonesome Dove. It's brilliant but not that mainstream. And if they have read it they won't be offended to be gifted it again.