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It can be easy to get your kids excited about Christmas or Halloween, but Easter can be a little more challenging…and confusing. If you’re having trouble explaining why the Easter Bunny comes to deliver decorated eggs and baskets full of chocolate goodies, check out some of these fun and secular Easter books for kids.
These picture books explain Easter traditions in a fun, engaging way. Whether you’re celebrating your baby’s first-ever Easter or trying to stoke your little one’s interest in reading, we’ve got the books for you, including board books, picture books, and activity books. They’ll get your kids excited about the huge egg scavenger hunt you’ve planned or to get into those frilly dress clothes for photos, a family brunch, or church.
The books we picked feature classic characters — so classic, in fact, that one or two might have been a part of your childhood. Everyone could use some nostalgia on Easter morning. Your kids might recognize the characters from other book series they enjoy or even PBS. No one can pass up a Pete the Cat book, for example.
Easter books also allow you to start a new tradition: Watching your kids pull a new book out of their baskets each Easter morning, then you can read it together as a family. The Easter Bunny only visits for so many years, so you might as well go all-in on the years that you do have on this floppy-eared fellow’s route.
Check out the cutest Easter books for kids we recommend below!
A version of this story was published in 2022.
The Great Easter Race!: A Springtime Sesame Street Story
If your kid can’t get enough of Elmo, Big Bird, and the rest of the Sesame Street gang, they’ll love this light-hearted story about a big Easter race involving a tortoise and a bunny. Who will win? For starters, the kid who finds this fun book in their Easter basket!
Happy Easter, Mouse!
If your little already what happens when you give a mouse a cookie, surprise them with this Easter-themed book starring everyone’s favorite little curious critter. This time, Mouse is trying to discover who is leaving Easter eggs all over the house.
Finger Puppet Fun
This adorable board book has a plush finger puppet built right in, so you can bring the bunny to life as he adventures through the pages with his friends.
Springtime Stickers
Kids ages 5 and up will love this no-mess method of creating an Easter “painting” out of stickers! 10 spring-themed sticker paintings will keep them busy all Easter morning.
A Sad Rabbit
Your kids might think that being a bunny would be all fun and games, but that’s not the case for this poor rabbit. P.J. Funnybunny decides to see if being a bear or another type of animal would be better. The story comes to a heartwarming conclusion.
The Ultimate Game of Hide ‘n’ Seek
A group of eggs go rogue at the grocery store and decide to have some fun. They decide to play hide ‘n’ seek, and shy Shel is “It.” He learns that maybe it’s good to get out of his shell — pun intended — once in a while.
Llama Llama Celebrates Easter
This board book is perfect for your baby’s first, second or third Easter. This short story stars Llama Llama, who gets a visit from the Easter Bunny. Your little one gets to see what’s in this llama’s basket.
Sensory Easter Book
Your baby or toddler can pet a fuzzy chic or touch the shiny Easter eggs in this tactile board book. They get to explore with Biscuit the puppy as this little dog experiences Easter for the first time.
Get a Glimpse of the Rabbit in Charge
If your kids have been hoping to catch the Easter Bunny in action for years, get them this fun picture book. Maybe they’ll find it in their baskets after the Easter Bunny has visited. This book is meant for kids ages 4 to 10.
Pete the Cat Helps the Easter Bunny
Pete the Cat has to don some bunny ears to help out the Easter Bunny — otherwise Easter will be ruined! This book also includes stickers and a poster, which makes it a delightful present for your kiddos.
The Meaning of Easter
Teach your kids what Easter morning is all about and why we celebrate it with this classic. The Berenstain Bears have been around for more than 55 years, so this book is a great way to introduce your kids to the bears you grew up with.
Little Critter Big Holiday
Let Little Critter teach your preschooler all about Easter traditions, including going to church, decorating Easter eggs, and getting chocolate in Easter baskets.
An Easter Version of the Classic Song
If your kid loved “There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly!” they’ll also enjoy this Easter-themed book. The old woman devours some candy and other Easter staples. But we promise that no chicks will be harmed during the reading of this book.
Pinkalicious Improves Any Holiday
Go on a scavenger hunt with Pinkalicious on Easter morning, set up by none other than Edgar Easter Bunny. Your kid can follow along and collect some cool stickers from this book. It might inspire you to set up a hunt for your little ones.
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