Easter is here, and so are picture book recommendations for your child to read during this joyous holiday! A time for spending with family and friends, Easter celebrates the coming of Spring and new beginnings. Whether you love to spend the day hunting for hidden treats, eating delicious chocolates, or painting colorful eggs, Easter brings a fun and exciting experience for all ages. To celebrate, we’ve gathered a list of adorable picture books that capture the anticipation of the Easter bunny visiting!
Here Comes the Easter Cat by Deborah Underwood, Illustrated by Claudia Rueda
Featuring a twist to classical Easter stories, Here Comes the Easter Cat tells the tale of a cat stealing the show! Why should the Easter Bunny take up the spotlight? Cat decides he is going to take over, for how hard could it really be? As he dons his sparkly suit and jumps on his Harley, he sets off into the night. But who would’ve guessed that delivering Easter eggs is incredibly hard work, and Cat finds out he doesn’t have time for his seven naps anymore! So when a tired Easter Bunny shows up, and with a treat for Cat, what will Cat do? His unexpected solution will be witty, stylish, and surprisingly kind.
The Easter Egg by Jan Brett
Hoppi is on an adamant mission to impress the Easter Bunny with the best Easter egg in the world! If he can achieve this, he will get to help the Easter Bunny deliver all the eggs on Easter morning. But this is no easy feat, and Hoppi soon becomes discouraged. However, as he goes on a walk in the woods, he finds a blue robin egg fall out of its nest and decides to keep it safe until the baby bird safely hatches. Unknowingly, the Easter Bunny arrives and presents Hoppi with a special reward for his kindness!
How to Catch the Easter Bunny by Adam Wallace, Illustrated by Andy Elkerton
Looking for a great book to fill the Easter baskets this year? This humorous story is perfect for kids and educators to enjoy the holiday together! Finding eggs may be easy for you, but have you ever caught the Easter Bunny in action? Surely not, as he hops with lightning speed and has a basket full of treats and tricks for staying hidden. How to Catch the Easter Bunny brings a bright and lighthearted tale, and perhaps will teach you how to catch him this Easter!
The Night Before Easter by Natasha Wing, Illustrated by Kathy Couri
Anticipating the morning of Easter, a young boy settles down to sleep when he hears the Easter bunny has arrived in the night! Sneaking about, the boy follows along as the Easter bunny completes his mission of hiding treats and eggs all around the house. Another great addition to Natasha Wing’s The Night Before series, this edition brings excitement with its lyrical writing and will keep the young ones captivated with the beautiful illustrations.
We hope you enjoy these fun and humorous picture books for the Easter holiday, and have a spectacular time participating in your favorite traditions with friends and family!
Looking for more children’s books for Spring? Read our article here!
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