Books That Make Perfect Easter Basket Gifts for Kids
My children are teenagers now, but when they were little, I loved finding good picture books to tuck into their Easter baskets, amongst the eggs and candy. Without fail, it’s the item they enjoyed the most. Adding a book to your child’s Easter basket offers them something other than sugar to mark the special day and gently encourages them to read for fun.
Here are some gift-worthy picture books that will make an excellent addition to your child’s Easter basket.
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Add to BookshelfThe Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Easter Day
by Eric Carle
You can’t go wrong with an Eric Carle picture book, and this one, featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar, will delight the tiniest of readers. Follow the Caterpillar as he explores the outdoors on Easter day. The bright colors and special fold-out surprise at the end will make this book a favorite for little ones.
Ages 0- 3
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Easter Fun: A Brown Baby Parade Book
by Nikki Shannon Smith
Easter celebrations come alive in this joyful board book that follows a little girl and her family on Easter Sunday. From egg hunts to festive meals and visits with loved ones, each rhythmic page captures holiday traditions and togetherness with bright, welcoming illustrations. A heartwarming choice that reflects everyday joy and celebration for the littlest readers.
Ages 0- 3
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Richard Scarry’s Easter Cars and Trucks
by Richard Scarry
Take a trip to Busytown with this board book about Easter-themed vehicles. From carrots to egg cartons, the unconventional cars and trucks in this book will captivate your little vehicle enthusiast.
Ages 0- 3
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Easter Egg Countdown (Pat the Bunny)
by Random House
If your child loved Pat the Bunny, this is the perfect title to add to their Easter basket! Little readers will count down from five as they help the bunny hide colorful eggs, one by one.
Ages 0- 3
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Bluey: Where’s the Easter Egg?
by Penguin Young Readers Licenses
If your child is a Bluey fan, they’ll love this Easter basket-shaped board book. Little readers can flip through the sturdy pages and search for Easter eggs with their favorite blue heeler.
Ages 1- 3
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The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt
by Beatrix Potter
Peter Rabbit is excited to attend an Easter picnic, but when he accidentally knocks over the basket holding all the eggs, he needs help gathering them up. With flaps to lift and beautiful illustrations, this gentle Easter story will become an annual favorite for your child.
Ages 1- 3
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The Colors of Spring
by Danna Smith
Bright colors and rhyming text make this Little Golden Book an excellent choice for any child’s Easter basket. Preschoolers will love exploring the many colors of a spring garden, from the black seeds to the purple flower blossoms to the red garden hose.
Ages 2- 5
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That’s My Carrot
by Il Sung Na
Garden rivalry takes a hilarious turn in this tale of two bunnies and one gigantic carrot! When a huge orange treasure pops up between their yards, these furry friends don’t just disagree — they bring out shovels, spades, and even construction vehicles to claim it. But once the dust settles, cooperation and friendship might just be the sweetest harvest of all in this playful story.
Ages 2- 5
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Wonder in the Garden
by Talia Aikens-Nuñez
Celebrate spring’s playful spirit with this vibrant picture book about a girl and her pup exploring their family garden. From towering corn to juicy veggies, Nina and her dog Nube delight in every wonder the garden offers — and find joy in play, hide-and-seek adventures, and al fresco meals with loved ones. With bright illustrations and lively rhythm, this is a perfect pick for little gardeners and curious explorers alike.
Ages 3- 5
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The Sleepy Bunny
by DK
When spring arrives, the other animals spend their days leaping, hopping, and singing. But a little bunny named Benji sleeps through the daylight hours. When the time comes to set up an Easter egg hunt, Benji is the perfect bunny to help with the nighttime task. This brightly illustrated board book shows toddlers that their differences make them special.
Ages 3- 5
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Is This . . . Spring?
by Helen Yoon
Spring has sprung — but what’s that sniffle and achoo!? In this comical ode to the season, one pup’s excitement turns into a sneezy adventure as blossoms and blooms fill the air. Full of humor and heart, this silly celebration of all things springtime will have kids giggling at the pup’s antics while cheering for sunshine, flowers, and muddy paw prints.
Ages 3- 7
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There’s a Bunny in Your Book
by Tom Fletcher
This interactive story will keep your child grinning the whole way through. Young readers will follow a little bunny as he hops through the pages of the book, eats a monster’s carrots, and creates an impromptu Easter egg hunt. Kids will love clapping, shaking, and bouncing along with this charming story about learning to share.
Ages 3- 7
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Bare Tree and Little Wind
by Mitali Perkins
The entire family will enjoy reading this gorgeously illustrated picture book about Palm Sunday. Little Wind is puzzled when the king arrives in Jerusalem — a quiet man sitting on top of a less-than-noble steed. But with some help from his friend, Little Wind starts to see what makes the unassuming man the Real King.
Ages 3- 7
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Hope Is a Hop
by Katrina Moore
A young girl wakes before dawn to work on her garden. She digs, hoes, and plants, only to have her efforts destroyed by a hungry rabbit. At first, the girl is dismayed, but a beautiful surprise encourages her to start again. This gorgeous picture book teaches children about hope, resilience, and new beginnings.
Ages 3- 7
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The Tooth Fairy vs. the Easter Bunny
by Jamie L.B. Deenihan
A tooth fairy named Blue feels pretty confident after he outsmarted Santa, but when he returns to the same child’s house at Easter, he faces a new foe — the Easter Bunny! This hilarious picture book about the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny going head-to-head will have kids asking to read it again and again.
Ages 3- 7
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Happy Easter from the Crayons
by Drew Daywalt
I’ve never met a kid who doesn’t love the Crayons! They’ll love finding a copy of this hilarious Easter-themed story featuring their favorite art supplies tucked into their basket. Follow along as the Crayons decorate a giant egg together and find the perfect hiding place for it.
Ages 4- 8
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