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 10 fantastic and highly giftable new Easter books to give your child.
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I Am NOT the Easter Bunny!
Available from:If your child loves Mo Willems’s books, this hilarious new Easter book will be right up their alley. Readers spot a little white bunny who insists he is not the Easter Bunny, even as he puts on a bow tie and goes shopping for jelly beans and chocolate. Kids will laugh out loud as evidence piles up, and the bunny gets increasingly insistent that the clues mean nothing.
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Elijah's Easter Suit
Available from:This heartfelt story is about a young boy learning the significance of his culture and ancestry. Elijah is looking forward to attending church on Easter Sunday with his family and needs the perfect outfit for the occasion. His search for style prompts him to learn his family’s history and traditions — and inspires a one-of-a-kind outfit for the big day.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Easter
Available from:Can you spot The Very Hungry Caterpillar hiding behind painted eggs and chocolate bunnies? Each page in this adorable board book features a different basket to search through and find the caterpillar. It’s an excellent basket stuffer for babies and toddlers!
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Bluey: Easter Fun!: A Craft Book
Available from:Make this Easter a crafty one with the help of your child’s favorite TV dogs! Bluey and Bingo have plenty of ideas to brighten up your holiday, like scavenger hunts, dot-to-dots, coloring pages, and cut-and-paste crafts.
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Peter's First Easter
Available from:This charming new Easter book is a must-have for Beatrix Potter fans. Tiny readers will look through the sturdy pages, helping Mopsy find and count items on her way to an Easter picnic. And they’ll love the pop-up surprise at the end!
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Easter EGGstravaganza
Available from:Dive into the wild and wacky world of Roald Dahl with this Easter-themed board book! Rhyming text, made-up words, and liftable flaps that reveal a surprise on every page make this book an instant hit with little readers.
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Is This ... Easter?
Available from:When a group of dogs find an egg left in the grass, they disagree about what to do with it. Some want to paint it for Easter, while others want to make an omelet. Helen Yoon’s unique sense of humor and delightful illustrations make her new Easter book a festive lesson in disagreements and compromises. If you like this book, check out the other title in this series, Is This… Winter?.
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The Cutest Brave Little Bunny
Available from:From the author of The Peculiar Pig comes another sweet picture book about a little bunny who knows her worth. Everyone thinks Little Bunny is the cutest thing ever, but she wishes they appreciated her for all her qualities, not just her cuteness. This sweet story is perfect for springtime!
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There's a Little Chick in Your Book
Available from:This Easter-ific board book is perfect for little ones to explore as they slide tabs and peek through die-cut holes. Tiny readers will help Little Chick as she searches through the pages, looking for her brother. The bright colors and interactive elements will make this book an annual favorite. If you like this one, check out the rest of the Who’s In Your Book? series.
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Agnes and the Hen
Available from:Take your little reader to a farm to hang out with Agnes the Great Dane and Rosie, a hen who doesn’t fit in. Rosie can’t help being different but wishes she were more neat and tidy, like the other hens. But when danger comes to the farm, Rosie’s quirkiness becomes a valuable asset for everyone. This sweet springtime story encourages children to celebrate their differences.
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