New Easter Picture Books To Read With Your Little Bunny
by Dena McMurdie
Along with candy and colored eggs, I tuck one or two books into my children’s Easter baskets every year. My kids love this little surprise, and we enjoy adding their new books to our home library. When Easter rolls around again, we pull out all the Easter books we have collected and read them together. From humorous to heartfelt, these stories become staples of our springtime reading routine. Whether you’re looking for basket stuffers or a fun and festive read, here are 12 fantastic and highly giftable new Easter books to give your child.
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ABCs of Kindness at Easter
Buy from:Celebrate kindness and joy this Easter with this board book’s adorable cast of characters. Little ones will love learning their letters while reading about sweet bunnies, chicks, lambs, foxes, and other animals. This lovely book makes an excellent addition to your Easter reading stack!
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Easter Fun: A Brown Baby Parade Book
Buy from:Join a little girl and her family as they celebrate Easter together. Tiny readers will relate to the family’s festive day, from hunting for eggs to eating a special meal for the occasion. Rhyming text and vibrant illustrations make it an instant win with toddlers.
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The Easter Bunny Hunt
Buy from:Help Peter Rabbit and his sisters with their Easter egg hunt in this charming board book. With flaps to lift and a cozy, feel-good story, this charming new Easter book is a must-have for Beatrix Potter fans.
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Hatch and Match: A Springtime Seek-and-Find Book
Buy from:Help a group of chickens find their eggs in this unique seek-and-find book. Each egg has the same pattern as one of the chickens. Can you find all the eggs and match them to their respective mothers? This book makes the perfect Easter gift!
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Max's Chocolate Chicken
Buy from:This classic Easter story is now available in board book format! Introduce your tiny reader to Max and Ruby, and laugh along as they go on an Easter egg hunt. Each sibling hopes to find the most eggs and win the chocolate chicken. But when things don’t go his way, Max takes matters (and chocolate) into his own hands.
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Chick, Chick, Chick, Chick, Chicken!
Buy from:Julie and Bob visit their Gandpa’s farm and meet his chickens in this brightly colored picture book. One of the chickens sits on a nest of ready-to-hatch eggs. Children will love reading this sweet story, learning facts about chickens, and witnessing a favorite springtime event.
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Just One More Story
Buy from:Bunny siblings Pip and Bun have very different ideas about reading. Pip loves reading, but Bun would much rather play than spend time with a book. That is until Bun stumbles upon a book filled with action and adventure and realizes that they can enjoy reading books in their own way! A beautiful homage to books, imagination, and play, this is a fantastic choice for encouraging little ones who might be reluctant to read.
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Seven Little Ducklings
Buy from:A mother duck returns to her nest to find all her eggs have hatched and the ducklings gone. She sets out to find her children, successfully locating all seven of them — plus a few more. This charming book is a beautiful take on what it means to be a family.
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Crack Goes the Cascarón
Buy from:Follow Toti and his family as they celebrate a joyous Latine tradition! Cascarónes are empty egg shells colored and filled with paper confetti. All Toti wants is to be the reigning champ of cascarónes, but will his competitive spirit get in the way of enjoying the tradition? A perfect read about family traditions both for Easter and all year round. Don’t be surprised if your child is inspired to create their own cascarónes!
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How to Have an Eggstraordinary Easter
Buy from:Dive into the wild and wacky world of Roald Dahl with this Easter-themed board book! A silly story, made-up words, and festive celebrations make this book an instant hit with little readers. It’s the perfect book to tuck into your child’s Easter basket!
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Wilder Child
Buy from:This vibrant book is perfect for springtime when nature comes back to life after a long winter. It encourages curious kids to explore the natural world and celebrates the many wonders of nature — from bugs to dandelions to playing in the mud.
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Cozy Cuties
Buy from:If you like including activities or games in your child’s Easter basket, you’ll want to grab a copy of this super-cute coloring book. Pair it with a set of markers or crayons for an Easter gift they will love. The adorable illustrations and simple designs make it easy for budding artists of all ages to enjoy endless hours of coloring.
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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2024 and updated in 2025.