Top Easter Books for Kids
For any special occasion or holiday there are numerous wonderful books to read to children in anticipation of the big day, or in recognition and celebration of it and Easter is one of these special occasions. As children wait for that special day, when the Easter Bunny comes with their yummy treats and fun surprises, and they get all dressed up for their Easter celebrations, reading to them about the big day is an excellent way for them to learn more about it, build excitement for the occasion, and spend some quality time with them. Here you will find an extensive list of the best Easter books for kids, as well as additional information regarding them, and when possible, where they can be purchased.
Looking for EasterWritten by Dori Chaconas and Illustrated by Margie MooreIn this children's story, illustrated with beautiful watercolors that emphasize the Spring season, Little Bunny can feel something different different in the air, like sunshine and warm breezes, and his friends tell him that is smells like Easter. Little bunny wants to know what Easter is and sets out on an early Spring day to find out!This beautiful Easter book for children can be purchased at the popular site www.amazon.com.
Where's the Easter Bunny?Written by Harriet Ziefert and Illustrated by Claire SchumacherAnother wonderful addition to the children's Easter book collection is this one, which tells the story of Little Mouse, who has the Easter Bunny on his mind. More than anything she wants to meet him. She wonders what he looks like and where can he be? Children can open up the flaps in the book and help Little Mouse search through the mall to find the Easter Bunny.
The Very First EasterWritten by Paul L MaierIn this award winning book the true story of Easter, from that very first special day, comes to life for children as it tells the story of Jesus death and resurrection. It addresses the questions that children will have, with reasonable, well explained answers that are easy for them to understand. If the Easter book you are looking for this year is about the true Easter story, then this is the one for you.
The Bunny Who Found EasterWritten by Charlotte Zolotow and Illustrated by Helen CraigThis Easter book is a timeless treasure, which as been in circulation for over 40 years and is as well loved today and it was back then. It tells the story of a very lonely bunny who goes out in search of Easter. This newly illustrated book is sure to delight children of all ages. It can be found at various online sites including www.ebay.com and www.amazon.com.
The Biggest Easter Basket EverWritten by Steven Kroll and Illustrated by Jeni BassettIn this great book from Scholastic, the mayor of Mouseville announces that there is going to be a competition, for the very best Easter basket and mouse friends Desmond and Clayton are competing against each other. That is until they come to realize that if they work together instead, they have a better chance of winning!
The Night Before EasterWritten by Natasha Wing and Illustrated by Kathryn CouriIf your child loves to hear the Night Before Christmas story each year, then they are sure to love this book which is derived from the classic poem and book. On the night before Easter, two siblings witness the wondrous arrival of the Easter bunny.
Easter ParadeWritten by Irving Berlin and Illustrated by Lisa McCueIn this wonderful Easter book the timeless song of Irving Berlin comes to life for children. It tells the classic Easter story of a father and daughter bunny who set out to join in on the Easter parade, filled with wonderful Easter delights for children.
The Grumpy Easter BunnyWritten by Lucinda McQueen and Illustrated by Justine KormanNo one is grump at Easter time...except for Hopper. He is one grumpy Easter bunny who has decided that he is sick of working all year filling marshmallow chicks, making chocolate eggs and rolling thousands of jellybeans, and then having to hop all over the place to deliver them on Easter morning. So when the big day comes, Hopper decides to do something different, and the result is a big Easter disaster!
The Grumpy Easter BunnyWritten by Lucinda McQueen and Illustrated by Justine KormanNo one is grump at Easter time...except for Hopper. He is one grumpy Easter bunny who has decided that he is sick of working all year filling marshmallow chicks, making chocolate eggs and rolling thousands of jellybeans, and then having to hop all over the place to deliver them on Easter morning. So when the big day comes, Hopper decides to do something different, and the result is a big Easter disaster!
Easter at Our HouseWritten and Illustrated by P.K HalinanEvery family celebrates Easter a little differently, and this story tells how one family celebrates in a traditional way as Little P.K and his sister wake up Early on the big day and look for eggs hidden all over the house, and then head out to a special Easter service. It tells of the Easter message of Christ's resurrection specially for children.
For many of these books, and other great Easter books for children you can shop at www.amazon.com, where books are nearly limitless. Easter is a special and lovely time of the year, and this year why not help celebrate it with a beautiful story that you and your little one can share.
