22 Easter Picture Books for Children
What’s more perfect for an Easter basket than a book? Any of these adorable Easter books would be the perfect gift from the Easter Bunny — some even have stickers and posters! We hope you have a “hoppy” Easter!
Hush, Little Bunny
“Hush Little Baby” is a lullaby that parents have sung to their children for generations. Now Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein has reimagined the classic featuring an irresistible papa bunny and his little one.
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…
You Are My Happy
As mama bear and her cub cuddle together before closing their eyes for a good night’s sleep, they reflect on the everyday wonders of life that make them happy.
Inspired by her own nighttime routine with her daughter, Haley Joy, Hoda Kotb creates another beautiful treasure for parents and children to enjoy together. With charming and lush illustrations from bestselling artist Suzie Mason, this soothing yet playful lullaby explores the simple joy of taking a moment to be grateful.
Whose Chick Are You?
A chick hatches out of its egg, but who does it belong to? No one seems to know — not Goose (Honk!), not Duck (Quack!), not Hen (Cluck!), not Bird (Chirp!). Not even Little Chick (croo? croo?). But Little Chick’s parents know, and — as sharp observers will delight in noting — they’ve been swimming nearby all along.
The Happy Egg
A simple and delightful story for parents and children to enjoy together, now with a refreshed cover design. From the husband-and-wife team who created the timeless classic The Carrot Seed.
Good Day, Good Night
When the sun comes up and the day begins, the little bunny says good day to all the familiar things outside. To the birds in the skies and the bees in their hives, to everything one by one. And as the sun starts to set, it’s time for the little bunny to say goodnight. Goodnight, kitty. Goodnight, bear. Goodnight, people everywhere.
Sheep Dog and Sheep Sheep
Sheep is an expert at protecting sheep — or so she thinks until one happy afternoon when she bumps into a very hairy someone on the farm.
“Who are you?” she asks.
“I’m the sheep dog!” the someone says. “I watch the sheep.”
Holy begonia! Sheep knows this can’t be right. After all, she’s the pro! So Sheep goes off to get everything Sheep Dog needs to get the job done, but each time she goes, something almost happens to Sheep…
And it’s Sheep Dog who saves the day!
Bear’s Springtime Book of Hidden Things
Bear is tired of the cold, dark winter — he’s going out to hunt for spring! He puts on his rain boots and splashes his way across town, searching for frogs at the pond, baby chicks at the botanical garden, and grasshoppers in the meadow. Can YOU help Bear find springtime treasures?
The Runaway Bunny
“If you run away,” said his mother, “I will run after you. For you are my little bunny.”
A little bunny keeps running away from his mother in this imaginary game of hide-and-seek. Children will be profoundly comforted by this lovingly steadfast mother who finds her child every time. The Runaway Bunny, first published in 1942 and never out of print, has indeed become a classic. Generations of readers have fallen in love with the gentle magic of its reassuring words and loving pictures.
How to Be a Bigger Bunny
When Tickles the bunny’s family goes on an adventure without her, Tickles reads her book, How to Be a Bigger Bunny, and then winds up on an adventure of her own. When she finds her furry family in trouble, she must become a bigger bunny and save the day. Perfect for Easter time and springtime as well as year-round reading aloud and sharing.
Egg
Meet four eggs. One is blue, one is pink, one is yellow, and one is green. Three of the eggs hatch, revealing three baby birds who fly away. But the green egg does not hatch. Why not? When the three birds return to investigate, they’re in for a big surprise! What will happen next?
With a compelling mix of comic-like panels, wordless pages and spreads, and a short text featuring word repetition, surprise, and suspense, Egg is an ideal book for emergent readers, as well as for sharing in a group. Egg is sure to inspire creativity and storytelling in preschoolers, as they anticipate the page turns and determine their own endings!
Kevin Henkes is the bestselling author of Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Waiting, and Kitten’s First Full Moon, among many other beloved titles.
Yoga Bunny
It’s a perfect day for yoga, and Bunny is practicing his poses and wishes his friends would do yoga with him! But Lizard is too tired, Fox is in a rush, and Bird has the hiccups. Will Bunny ever be able to get his friends to slow down and realize that yoga just might be the solution to their problems?
Akin to I Am Yoga by Susan Verde, Yoga Bunny helps readers relax and unwind as they learn beginning yoga poses, from downward dog to tree pose. Debut author-illustrator Brian Russo shows readers just how relaxing yoga can be.
Otter Loves Easter!
This year the Easter Bunny brought Otter lots of chocolate eggs — her favorite! Otter Keeper said she had to share them with her friends, but sharing is very hard . . . and eating chocolate is very easy. Otter didn’t want Teddy, Giraffe, and Pig to be sad, though. Someone had to save Easter — and she knew just the right Otter for the job!
The Story of the Easter Bunny Board Book
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! This fresh, innovative story describes how one little rabbit became a legend and is now available as a board book. The sturdy pages are perfect for little hands, and the book is just the right size for an Easter basket addition.
Fancy Nancy and the Missing Easter Bunny
Join Fancy Nancy in a fabulous 8x8 storybook adventure, complete with fancy stickers! Fancy Nancy can’t wait for Easter. And this year, JoJo’s class pet, Nibbles the bunny, is staying at the Clancys’ house for the weekend. But when Bree and Freddy come over to begin an Easter egg hunt, Nibbles goes missing! It’s up to Nancy to find her before anyone notices she’s gone. From Jane O’Connor, author of the bestselling Fancy Nancy series, comes the perfect springtime read.
Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure
New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings us along for a hippity-hoppity Easter adventure with the coolest cat around — Pete! Pete jumps in to help the Easter Bunny in Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure — which comes complete with a poster, stickers, and a set of punch-out card. 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!
Pinkalicious: Eggstraordinary Easter
When Pinkalicious wakes up on Easter morning, she finds a note from Edgar Easter Bunny that sends the Pinkerton family on an eggsciting Easter scavenger hunt!
#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann is back with a treat of a story that will become an Easter favorite for kids and parents. This adorable 8x8 storybook includes stickers for kids to enjoy.
I Do Not Like Al’s Hat
Herb the magician’s rabbit loves the attention, the applause, and the carrots that are thrown on the stage every night by his adoring audience. But Herb does not like being stuffed into Abracadabra Al’s hat and — Presto! — being pulled out by his ears. Ouch! Finally fed up, Herb quits his job as a magician’s rabbit and sets out to look for a new profession. Should he become a carrot farmer? Try his luck as a wild rabbit? Or take a risk and become a girl named Sophie’s pet rabbit?
This funny picture book stars a big and floppy-eared rabbit with some strong feelings about the importance of good workplace conditions. Herb is a great character to introduce at Easter, and his story of finding friendship and happiness against all odds will resonate year round.
Fancy Nancy: Elegant Easter
Nancy prepares an elegant Easter party in this fancy lift-the-flap book! Throwing a fabulous and fancy Easter party is a very big job — and Nancy and Bree are in charge of decorating. This book includes thirteen flaps that open to reveal hidden surprises that will delight all festive Fancy Nancy fans! The perfect addition to any fancy young girl’s Easter basket.
Happy Easter, Mouse! Board Book
Join Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie as he goes on an Easter egg hunt! Who is hiding eggs in Mouse’s house? This adorable board book combines an engaging Easter theme with a story about colors! 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.
Biscuit’s Pet and Play Easter
Cozy up for Easter fun with Biscuit, everyone’s favorite little yellow puppy! Pet the fuzzy yellow chick and hunt for shiny Easter eggs as you join Biscuit in this Easter touch-and-feel adventure! The sturdy board book pages and simple text are just right for babies and toddlers. This Easter touch-and-feel book is a sweet way to share the holiday spirit with little ones. Woof, woof!
The Berenstain Bears Easter Parade
The Berenstain Bears are back in this Easter adventure! Spring is here, the sun is shining, and the Berenstain Bears are getting ready for the Easter parade! That is, everyone except Brother Bear, who just can’t seem to get in good spirits. What will bring a smile to Brother Bear’s face during this happy Easter celebration? The Berenstain Bears children’s books are classics, and with beautiful illustrations, well-known characters, and spring and Easter fun, this book is the perfect gift for any Berenstain Bears fan!
