AIBU to give teacher a book?

[Bananagrand]

I typically do small cafe / coffee shop vouchers for teachers and TAs at Christmas and end of the year. This year my child has a wonderful teacher. She (obviously) has not shared much personal info but she has mentioned enjoying the beach and her sun lounger in her garden. Would it be odd to give her a novel I recently enjoyed along with a thank you note and cafe voucher?

UABU - too odd / personal / you can’t know her taste
UANBU - pass along a good book

Also a surprisingly large number of teachers don’t read for pleasure, I know, shocked me too, but years of talking to colleagues, and visiting their book free homes showed me the error of my assumption that all teachers read. 😐

One of my favourite ever presents as a teacher was a book that a pupil's parent chose for me. It was really thoughtful and gave me something different to read. Loved it! I've also been given book vouchers which I also loved, but I think it's extra special when someone goes to the effort and thought of choosing a book for you.

Maybe they’ve got a kindle? I don’t have a single book and I’m an avid reader!

Im not a teacher but I’d LOVE to be given a book, I think it’s really nice and heartwarming for someone to give you something they have enjoyed in the hope you’ll enjoy it too. I think it’s much more personal than other generic gifts tbh. And if I didn’t like it, no big deal I’ll pass it on and still appreciate the gesture.

I would love this, I love book recommendations and if I’m physically given the book I’ll always give it a go (whereas I might not have taken the leap to buy it), I’ve read some amazing books this way.

@Bananagrand what's the book?

I think it sounds like a lovely idea.

Right I normally point out (speaking as a teacher) that no presents are expected and you don't need to send anything...

....but one year a parent bought a few books for the staff room. We passed them round and it ended up being absolutely joyous. It was lovely. And I think they were second- hand, actually, so it wasn't even an expensive present.

I’d rather have a book token.

I would love that :)

I'd be a bit like that. A book token is very much appreciated, but it might take me months to use it. The book and coffee voucher would have me straight down to the coffee shop to read something I didn't have to choose.

I'd get a book token instead. I brought coffee in a bag (like tea bags). My daughters got 5 + staff members throughout the week. I figured 48 coffee bags would help pass the week. I'm going to give it on Monday to gelp them through the last week.

I worked in a school and had a book given to me I was thrilled I wouldn’t have chosen it but really enjoyed it. I love people choosing a book for me as it encourages me out of my comfort zone.

Thanks all! Passing books around is normal to me, but I’m new to the UK so wanted to gauge social norms with teacher gifts. I am confident this teacher reads for pleasure.

@PurpleSproutingSomething Remarkably Bright Creatures

@RoseGoldEagle and @StephanieSuperpowers yes! The not-having-to-choose aspect is what I was hoping she would appreciate, tho I agree @Kimchikitchen browsing is fun.

Also a surprisingly large number of teachers don’t read for pleasure

Agree with this. Being a teacher and enjoying your sun lounger does not necessarily equal avid reader. A friend of mine's an English teacher and hasn't read a book in years.

My son's teacher is lovely, and a big reader. I'm getting her vouchers for a beautiful independent bookshop near here.
I'm a teacher, and would have liked the gift of a book too 😊

I would love that. One of the loveliest gifts I have ever received was a bookmark

I'm a teacher and I would think it's brilliant

As a teacher I'd have loved this and would have happily read it even if it wasn't my normal taste. However thought the y6 who brought in 50 shades if grey for the y6 TA probably over stepped the line!