With Easter just around the corner I hope you’ve been reading lots of Easter Books to your little ones! If not here’s some ideas they also make great gifts from the Easter Bunny if you want to pass him a line and let him know! Here are some great Easter Books for Preschoolers. These books were selected with kids aged 3-5 in mind however some cross over does occur both for older kids and younger kids!
God Gave Us Easter by Lisa Tawn Bergren
“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.
Peter Rabbit Easter Surprise by Beatrix Potter
In this charming Easter story, Peter Rabbit and his friends are looking for ducklings. Classic Beatrix Potter characters combine with beautiful, contemporary styling to make this little board book (with a 3-D Peter Rabbit applique!) a must for every child’s Easter!
Here Comes the Easter Cat by Deborah Underwood
Why should the Easter Bunny get all the love? That’s what Cat would like to know. So he decides to take over: He dons his sparkly suit, jumps on his Harley, and roars off into the night. But it turns out delivering Easter eggs is hard work. And it doesn’t leave much time for naps (of which Cat has taken five–no, seven). So when a pooped-out Easter Bunny shows up, and with a treat for Cat, what will Cat do? His surprise solution will be stylish, smart, and even–yes–kind.
Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure by Kimberly and James Dean
Join Pete in New York Times bestselling author James Dean’s Pete the Cat picture book series as Pete has a groovy Easter adventure. In this latest Pete Picture Book, Pete helps out the Easter Bunny! Fans of Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, and Pete the Cat Saves Christmas will love this Easter-themed Pete storybook.
The Easter Egg by Jan Brett
Jan Brett’s lovable bunny hero, Hoppi, and her remarkable Easter Rabbit will enchant readers as they pore over illustrations filled with dazzling eggs made by Flora Bunny, Aunt Sassyfrass and others. If Hoppi can make the best Easter egg, he will get to help the Easter Rabbit deliver the eggs on Easter morning. But it is not so easy. Discouraged, he goes into the woods to think when a blue robin’s egg tumbles out of its nest. Hoppi keeps it safe and warm until the baby bird hatches, and when the Easter Rabbit arrives, he chooses the empty blue eggshell to reward Hoppi for his kindness. Spring is everywhere in gorgeous illustrations framed with pussy willows, flowering vines and flowers. Side borders feature busy rabbits making their unusual eggs and, in a border above, the Robin’s family drama unfolds. A gatefold surprise reveals the Easter Rabbit
The Easter Story by Patrcia Pingry
This small book with about 200 words introduces young children to Jesus the man, from his teaching to his healing. And it gently reveals the meaning of Easter and the story of Christ’s death and Resurrection. Bright, colorful illustrations make this a perfect book for toddlers. Ages 2-5.
The Great Easter Egg Hunt by Melinda Rumbaugh
The Great Easter Egg Hunt is finally here! The Veggies are so excited and can’t wait to see what is inside their eggs. Petunia wants an egg with something sparkly and pretty, Laura and Junior are hoping for candy, and Larry is searching for silliness, as usual.
When the hunt is done, Junior is the only one who hasn’t found what he’d hoped for — his egg is empty! But as Bob explains, that is the best egg of all, for it represents the empty tomb and Jesus’ Resurrection on Easter. Children will love this fun book with the true meaning of Easter woven throughout — and they will love pushing the button to hear the classic song, ‘Christ the Lord Is Risen Today,’ sung by their VeggieTales favorites! Ages 2-5.
Quite a few of these just came out this year so I can’t wait to check them out in person! I know a few of them will be making our Easter baskets this year! What about yours?
I remember reading Peter Rabbit when I was a kid but I do not remember at all what the books were about.