Mentally divide a poster board into five quadrants utilizing the four corners and the middle. Use a word processor to type a short narrative and draw matching art for each section. Here are the themes for each section: setting in the upper left, characters in the upper right, problem in the lower left, action/event in the lower right and solution in the middle. An alternative format to follow would be first, next, then and last. Always use hand-drawn art or computer self-generated art from separate papers that then can be trimmed and glued onto the poster board.
Tell your book's story to music. Pick a favorite tune and add your own words to it. Many songs are available online in karaoke style. Retell the story in order. Most teachers still want the setting and the main characters described and this may be a little tricky to include. Practice often before the presentation day. For added pizazz, make art work that goes along with the verses that are being sung. Change artwork with any new verses. Get the class involved by making overheads of the lyrics and point to the words as you sing.
Construct puppets and present a show of one or more interesting parts of the book. Puppets can easily be made out of socks and then decorated with laundry markers, additional fabric, yarn, string and buttons. A large cardboard box placed on its side can be used as the stage. Decorate the stage like the setting of the scene that will be performed. Cut an area in the lower back of the stage to use for puppet access.
Encourage several classmates to read the same book and get permission from the teacher to do a group project. Make a skit that portrays the most important section of the book. Assign characters, create scripts, props and scenes, and make costumes. Practice parts and give a dress rehearsal to friends and family.