21 Best Easter Books for Children to Capture the Magic of the Season

Happy Easter, Little Critter (Little Critter) (Look-Look)

Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is celebrating Easter in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s dyeing eggs, searching for baskets, or snacking on sweets, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to celebrate the Easter holiday!

It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny

P.J. Funnybunny doesn’t want to be a bunny anymore! In this hilarious beginner book, a young bunny explores life with different animal friends. This bunny-rific tale of self-discovery makes a perfect gift to fill any Easter basket!. P.J. Funnybunny is tired of cooked carrots and his big ears. It would be way more fun to be a bear, a bird, or a pig…right? Read along as P.J. leaves home and tries to determine who he is—and where he belongs. But this bunny might just learn that all he wants to be is…himself!. Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read.

The Berenstain Bears and the Real Easter Eggs – Picture Book

Join the Berenstain Bears as they celebrate Easter and teach children about the beauty of nature and all the wonders it holds! Makes a perfect gift for your Easter basket with over 50 bonus colorful spring time stickers and a fun maze inside! Join Brother and Sister as they go on the Giant Beartown Easter Egg Hunt. The cubs are trying to collect the most Easter eggs, but when they discover a mama bird’s nest about to hatch, it’s the true meaning of the holiday that they find.

The Story of Easter (Little Golden Book) – Picture Book

This Little Golden Book retelling of the Easter story is the perfect gift for children to learn true meaning of the holiday!

This gentle introduction to the biblical account of Jesus’s final days on earth, and Resurrection, is perfect for preschoolers. Lush, colorful illustrations of the Last Supper, Jesus carrying his cross, and the angel in the empty tomb are accessible to little readers who are just learning about Easter. At the end of the book, Easter traditions from around the world are introduced, from Ukrainian painted eggs (Pysanky) to the greeting of the Easter sunrise in the British Isles. It’s a perfect first book about an important holiday for many, and an ideal Easter gift.”

God Gave Us Easter (God Gave Us Series)

A delightful illustrated picture book for readers ages 3 and up, God Gave Us Easter features the adorable polar bear Little Cub, talking with her father and learning about God’s design for the Easter season and what it really means.

“God loved us so much he wanted us to always be with him too. That’s why God knew he’d need to give us Easter.”

As Little Cub celebrates Easter with Papa, Mama, and her brother and sister, she begins to ask her papa questions about this very special day of the year. Papa lovingly explains God’s plans for his children, while taking Little Cub on a memorable walk through her stunning Arctic world, and he shares how Easter came about in clear, simple terms that even the littlest cubs can understand.

Bright Baby Touch & Feel Baby Animals, Board book – Touch and Feel

In this Bright Baby Touch & Feel Baby Animals board book, little learners meet all different sorts of furry and feathery creatures, big and small. With colorful pictures of baby animals, rhyming text to read aloud, and touch and feel textures, this interactive book is perfect for your bright baby to build their reading skills and vocabulary.

Guess How Much I Love You

How much does Little Nutbrown Hare love his daddy? And how much does Big Nutbrown Hare love him back? The cherished tale of boundless affection is ready for boundless sharing in a durable board-book edition for the younger set.

Easter Chunky Lift-a-Flap Board Book (Babies Love)

Introduce little ones to all things related to Easter and the spring season in this adorable lift-a-flap board book. Follow along as we celebrate with spring colors, get dressed for Easter Sunday with nice shoes and festive hats, and hunt for Easter eggs, while snacking on chocolate bunnies and jelly beans! Simple sentences in this sweet story reinforce future language structure and sturdy flaps help develop fine motor skills. Packed with cute illustrations of friends, animals, and the Easter bunny, this sturdy board book is a perfect for your baby and toddler, boy or girl.

God Gave Us You

As Mama bear tucks her youngest cub under the quilts, she gently, tenderly, and reassuringly communicates the message loving parents everywhere (bears and non-bears alike) want their little ones to hear: “We wanted you very, very much, and we are so very glad because—God gave us you.”

Perfect for bedtime, naptime, storytime or anytime, God Gave Us You provides a valuable opportunity to build children’s self-esteem every day and assure each one that he or she truly is a welcomed, precious, and treasured gift from the Lord.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit Story Board Book

In this generously-sized book, young children can experience the enchantment of Beatrix Potter’s famous tale of naughty Peter Rabbit’s adventures in Mr. McGregor’s garden. Simple text and beautiful illustrations bring the classic story to life, making this a great gift for the holidays, to welcome a new baby, or as a must-have for every family’s bookshelf!

Jesus Loves Me 5-Button Songbook – Perfect Gift for Easter Baskets, Christmas, Birthdays, Baptisms, and More, Ages 2-7

Enjoy a fun, family activity by reading and singing to 5 Bible songs! Read along to the lyrics of each familiar song and press the buttons on the wooden side panel to play sounds for your sing-along. Each button has a corresponding icon on the page to match lyrics with the melody. Pushing the interactive buttons helps toddlers and babies develop fine motor skills, while singing builds early literacy skills. Religious songs included are All Things Bright and Beautiful, Jesus Loves Me, Go Tell It on the Mountain, This Little Light of Mine, and I’ve Got the Joy in My Heart. This adorable sound book is perfect for Easter gifts for kids, as well as other holidays and birthdays throughout the year.

Baby’s First Bible Stories Padded Board Book – Gift for Easter, Christmas, Communions, Newborns, Birthdays, Ages 1-6

Share Bible stories and the love of Christ with your little one in this collection of bright illustrations and sweet age-appropriate prayers. Each story and prayer includes an interactive element to help children develop their own relationships with God. This sturdy padded board book is a wonderful introduction to faith for young boys and girls. Bible stories included: Creation, Noah’s Ark, Baby Moses, Daniel and the Lions, and more!

The Story of the Easter Bunny

A New York Times bestseller! Everyone knows who the Easter Bunny is. Each year, he comes with a basket of painted eggs and chocolates for children. But not everybody knows where he comes from. On a snow-cold day in a snug little house… So begins the true story of the Easter Bunny! With gorgeous and peaceful art, this fresh, innovative story describes how one little rabbit became a legend. The perfect addition to Easter baskets!

The Good Egg

Meet the good egg. He’s a verrrrrry good egg indeed. But trying to be so good is hard when everyone else is plain ol’ rotten. As the other eggs in the dozen behave badly, the good egg starts to crack from all the pressure of feeling like he has to be perfect. So, he decides enough is enough! It’s time for him to make a change… Perfect for reading aloud and shared story time!

How to Catch the Easter Bunny

Finding eggs is easy, but can YOU catch the Easter Bunny in action this year? He has a basket full of treats and tricks for staying hidden―plus that bunny hippity hops with lightning speed! Start a new tradition with this bright and funny children’s Easter book and get inspired to build STEAM traps of your own to pair with the readaloud! Educators, families, and children will love this wonderfully creative opportunity to have fun and celebrate the holiday together.

Happy Easter, Mouse! (If You Give…)

This board book with sturdy pages is perfect for toddlers, who will enjoy the simple introduction to colors and counting. Each page has one or two sentences and points out a different color and number of eggs. Starring the ever-popular Mouse, this is a colorful and fun addition to a little one’s Easter basket.

I Love You, Funny Bunny

Love You, Funny Bunny is perfect for children ages 4-8. A fun book to read aloud at naptime, bedtime, or any other time of day when you and your little one need some extra snuggles. Filled with adorable illustrations. An ideal gift for baby showers, birthdays, baptisms, Valentine’s Day, and Easter baskets. Boys and girls will have fun turning the pages to discover all the ways this parent bunny loves little Funny Bunny.

Little Blue Truck’s Springtime

Celebrate the beauty of springtime with the #1 New York Times best-selling Little Blue Truck! Beep! Beep! Little Blue Truck is out for a ride with his good friend Toad. The sun is shining and the flowers are blooming—it’s a beautiful spring day! Who will they see along the way? Open the flaps to meet all of the sweet baby animals just born on the farm. Peep! Peep!

Hippity, Hoppity, Little Bunny (Finger Puppet Board Book for Easter Basket Stuffer Ages 0-4)

Look no further than Hippity, Hoppity, Little Bunny for adorable nursery rhyme books. Follow the little bunny rabbit and its adorable bird friends in this finger puppet book as they hunt for Easter eggs. Wiggle the puppet to make the bunny in the story come alive!  Boys and girls will love this board book surprise this holiday.

Pete the Cat Big Easter Adventure

Pete jumps in to help the Easter Bunny in Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure. When Pete wakes up Easter morning, ready to check out his basket of goodies, he discovers the Easter Bunny needs a little extra help. Our favorite groovy blue cat puts on his bunny ears and finds a way to collect, paint, and hide the eggs, all in time for Easter.

The Great Easter Race!: A Springtime Sesame Street Story with Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird and Friends! (Easter Basket Stuffers for Toddlers and Kids) (Sesame Street Scribbles)

A must-have Easter basket stuffer for children who love Sesame Street. It’s Easter morning, and Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, and their friends are gathered at the park for the Great Easter Race! Who will win the day? Will it be the turtle, who moves slowly and steadily toward the finish? Or will it be the bunny, who runs faster than thunder, but seems easily distracted? Fun surprises wait around every turn, so come join the fun in this light-hearted Sesame Street picture book for toddlers and kids ages 3-6. The perfect addition to any Easter gift basket or for classroom and bedtime readalouds, this Elmo book will delight emerging readers and lovers of the Tortoise and the Hare’s great race.