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Egg-cellent Book Gifts for Your Little Bunny’s Easter Basket
by Dena McMurdieDena McMurdie
Dena read Jack London's White Fang in the third grade and has loved children's books ever since. She reads, blogs, and paints in North Carolina where she lives with her husband and three children. You can also find her at her blog, Batch of Books, where she writes about children's, middle grade, and young adult books.
With Easter quickly approaching, it’s a good idea to have some basket stuffers in mind, and nothing makes a better (or less sugary) gift than a book. Here are some of my favorite Easter books, any of which would make a great addition to your child’s Easter basket.
Ages 0 - 2
by Beatrix Potter
Chocolate bunnies are great, but bunny-shaped books are better for those still too small for sweets. Little ones will love joining Peter Rabbit on a fun-filled day of hopping in the woods in this shaped board book introduction to the classic tale.
by Jan Brett
This beloved Easter tale is now available in board book format for baby bookworms to enjoy. Jan Brett’s story of a lovable bunny who displays remarkable kindness offers a great message for the season and the gorgeous illustrations are sure to enchant.
by DK
This lift-the-flap, touch-and-feel board book sends babies on a quest to find the fuzzy bunny on the cover. Tiny readers will love looking at the photos of other babies with their toys and lifting the flaps to check if Hoppity Hop Bunny is hiding under them. This interactive read is one that little ones will want to explore again and again.
by Eric Carle
Eric Carle knows color. His collage-style artwork is brimming with all kinds of bright and beautiful shades. Here he celebrates the cheerful colors of Easter, alongside our most favorite of insects, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
by Tad Hills
Duck and Goose are back again and ready to celebrate spring. They’re determined to find the Easter Bunny, and have some thoughts (of course) on how to do it. But can they succeed?
by DK
Springtime is the best time to meet some adorable farm animals. Little ones can do just that with Really Feely: Farm. In this super-cute installment of the Really Feely series, babies and toddlers can pet a fluffy duckling, wooly sheep, and bristly pig. With lots of textures for tiny hands to explore, this one is perfect for the Easter basket and beyond.
by Beatrix Potter
Wind down from the excitements of Easter with this charming bedtime book. Little sleepyheads can experience the delights of Beatrix Potter and her iconic Peter Rabbit as they snuggle up and get ready for some sweet dreams of their own.
by Anna Dewdney
The board book versions of the Llama Llama books are a great way introduce babies and toddlers to Llama Llama and the wonderful talents of Anna Dewdney. Here Llama Llama gets lots of treats from the Easter Bunny: jelly beans, colorful eggs ... and something else!
by Naomi Kleinberg, illustrated Christopher MoroneyIn their Easter bonnets!
Everyone is getting ready for the Sesame Street Bunny Hop. Zoe, Big Bird, Elmo — they all have to figure out how to deck out their hats for the big celebration.
Ages 3 - 5
by Michael B. Kaplan, illustrated by Stephane Jorisch
Betty wants to be the Easter Bunny when she grows up, but first she needs to prove to herself and her family that she can be independent. This book has adorable illustrations, a great family dynamic, and plenty of humor sprinkled throughout.
by Frederick Warne
Springtime brings out all the garden fairies, and in this whimsical sticker book, your little reader is the guest of honor at aFlower Fairies party. The festive illustrations will have them peeking around in their own backyard looking for new fairy friends.
by Naomi Kleinberg, illustrated by Joe Mathieu
This one is packed with all kinds of surprise and delight. Not only do you get the giggle-inducing story of an Easter egg on the run, you also get Elmo, Abby, Grover, Cookie, and the whole Sesame Street gang; plus stickers, an Easter poster, and a card game, too!
by Lisa Tawn Bergren, illustrated by Laura J. Bryant
If you’re looking for a more spiritual gift for your Easter celebration, this beautiful book will do the trick. In addition to having gorgeous artwork, it helps children understand the significance of Easter and the reason behind the holiday.
by Katy Hudson
A great story for springtime and siblings, The Runaway Egg tells the story of a big brother who isn’t quite sure about his new baby bro, but does know he’s willing to go to all manner of crazy and hilarious hijinks to protect him from the hazards of the barnyard.
by Jean Miller, illustrated by Jerry Smath
Introduce little ones to the reason we celebrate Easter in this Little Golden Book retelling of the resurrection of Jesus. Gorgeous illustrations and simple text tell of Easter’s origins and traditions as well as how the holiday is celebrated in different parts of the world.
by Mercer Mayer
Little Critter knows how to celebrate Easter right —with a little bit of egg-dyeing and a whole lot of sweets. But he doesn’t get to eat chocolate for breakfast, and the egg-hunt competition is tough. There are plenty of lessons to learn in this fun addition to the Little Critter series.
by Random House, illustrated by Mike Jackson
This little book is a springtime must for fans of Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol. When Farmer Yumi discovers bunnies eating all the carrots in his garden, he calls on the pups to find them a new home.
by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Claudia Rueda
An Easter bunny? Cat doesn’t think so. He’d like some of that fanfare for himself. So he takes matters into his own hands. But it turns out that being the Easter Bunny is a lot harder than it looks, especially when you need to budget in time for naps! This Easter treat is salty and sweet.
by Golden Books
Toot toot! Thomas is coming through to save the day — the day of the annual Easter egg hunt that is. This Little Golden Book chugs along with beautiful illustrations throughout.
Happy Easter, Tiny
by Cari Meister, illustrated by Rich Davis
Part of the Tiny series of leveled readers, this Easter-themed story is great seasonal fun for beginning readers. Tiny is tail-waggingly happy to go to the Easter egg hunt for dogs, but quite disappointed to come up empty. But maybe he’ll wind up with something even more special.
by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Brother and Sister waited all year for the Giant BeartownEaster Egg Hunt, and the big day’s finally here. But along the way, they learn what’s really worth celebrating: the wonders of springtime and new life.
by Mariyln Sadler, illustrated by Roger Bollen
This is a charming and humorous story about P.J. Funnybunny who is tired of being a rabbit and so one day decides to live like other animals. After trying to be a bird, a skunk, a moose, and a few other critters, he realizes that being a bunny isn't so bad after all.
by Andrea Posner-Sanchez, illustrated by Random House
Kids whose favorite Easter treats are PEEPS will be thrilled to find this boxed set in their baskets this year! Read along with Peep on a Perch and discover how the Easter Peep helps the Easter Bunny prepare for the holiday. Then place the PEEPS plush on a bookshelf where it can delight in your children’s acts of kindness ahead of Easter — and all year long.
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