Egg-cellent Book Gifts for Your Little Bunny’s Easter Basket
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. Add special stories of love, hope — and, of course, bunnies — to your little one’s Easter basket and share joyful moments of reading together all through the year. Here, I’ve compiled 40 of my favorite Easter books for babies, toddlers, and early and middle-grade readers, any of which would make a great addition to your child’s Easter basket.
This list originally appeared on ReadBrightly.com.
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Add to BookshelfChange Starts with Us
by Sophie Beer
The bright colors and vivid energy of this adorable oversized board book make it a wonderful read for spring. From planting trees to recycling, an inclusive cast of little activists remind young readers of the small but mighty ways they can make an impact on our planet.
(Ages 0 – 3)
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The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt
by Beatrix Potter
Peter Rabbit is an Easter-time favorite, and tiny readers will love this new board book starring the mischievous bunny. With flaps to lift and eggs to find, babies and toddlers will want to read it on repeat. Little readers will also enjoy this classic stories gift set featuring some of Peter Rabbit’s friends.
(Ages 0 – 3)
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Easter Egg Countdown (Pat the Bunny)
by Random House
If you love the classic touch-and-feel book Pat the Bunny, you need to add this Easter-themed board book to your book collection. Babies and toddlers will love helping the bunny count and hide his Easter eggs.
(Ages 0 – 3)
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Happy Easter!: A Touch-and-Feel Playbook
by Ladybird
Babies who love textures can’t get enough of this adorable touch-and-feel Easter board book. Bright colors, endearing characters, and interactive elements make it an irresistible holiday read.
(Ages 0 – 3)
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Count on the Easter Pups! (PAW Patrol)
by Random House
Everyone’s favorite pups are helping Adventure Bay get ready for Easter. Along the way, Skye, Chase, Marshall — and your little one — will learn how to count from one to ten!
(Ages 0 – 3)
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Llama Llama Easter Egg
by Anna Dewdney
Read by Anna Dewdney
The board book versions of the Llama Llama books are a great way to 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!
(Ages 0 – 3)
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If You Met the Easter Bunny
by Holly Hatam
This adorable board book brings every child’s fantasy about meeting the Easter bunny to the page. Little readers will learn how to dye an egg, dance the bunny hop, and get a peek inside the Easter bunny’s magic basket.
(Ages 0 – 3)
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Cheep! Cheep! Chick
by DK
Roxie is one very chirpy chick. She loves singing and playing music for her friends, but shhh! they’re all enjoying some quiet time. When will she get to make some joyful sounds? Your own little chicks will love joining in on the noisy fun with this adorable board book.
(Ages 0 – 3)
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Open the Easter Bunny’s Door
by Random House
Visit the Easter Bunny’s home with this interactive board book. Hunt through the colorful illustrations and lift the flaps to find a variety of Easter treats hiding in the house. It’s the perfect book to get you and your little one ready for the big day.
(Ages 0 – 3)
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Duck & Goose, Here Comes the Easter Bunny!
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?
(Ages 2 – 5)
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Lola Plants a Garden
by Anna McQuinn
Lola and her mommy plant a flower garden, but waiting for them to grow is hard! To pass the time, Lola creates a book about flowers. When they finally bloom, Lola hosts a garden party with her friends and reads them her new book. Lola’s love for flowers, books, and friends shines through in both this and the Spanish edition of this adorable story.
(Ages 2 – 5)
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Five Easter Friends
by Danielle McLean
Adorable characters, rhyming text, and interactive elements on every page make this board book the perfect gift to slip into your toddler’s Easter basket. The sliders and vibrant artwork will keep children engaged while they learn to count to five.
(Ages 2 – 5)
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That’s My Carrot
by Il Sung Na
Two neighboring rabbits consider themselves expert gardeners when something strange happens – a giant carrot sprouts up on both sides of their fence! Who does it belong to? A sweet and silly book about competition, bunnies on bulldozers, and sharing. Bonus: fun underground tunnels for littles to follow add an interactive element to the story.
(Ages 2 – 5)
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The Smell of a Rainbow
by Dawn Goldworm
Created by one of the world’s most sought-after fragrance designers, this delightfully scented board book offers a fun new way for kids to learn about the colors of the rainbow. Little ones will have fun exploring the scent of lovely lavender, citrusy orange, spicy red peppers, and other wonderful smells.
(Ages 2 – 5)
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The Easter Egg
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.
(Ages 3 – 5)
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Bluey: Easter
by Penguin Young Readers Licenses
When Bluey and Bingo wake up on Easter morning, they don’t see any treats from the Easter Bunny. Did he forget them? But soon, they find a clue that leads them on a fun and adventurous egg hunt. This is one Easter they won’t soon forget!
(Ages 3 – 5)
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Pick a Perfect Egg
by Patricia Toht
From the creators of Pick a Pine Tree comes a beautiful picture book about Easter eggs. The story follows a little girl who visits a farm, selects the best eggs, and takes them home to decorate. Later, she hunts for plastic eggs filled with candy and toys. This colorful book is a gorgeous celebration of the holiday’s traditions.
(Ages 3 – 5)
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The Rabbit Listened
by Cori Doerrfeld
The Rabbit Listened is a beautiful lesson on empathy and kindness. After something sad happens, Taylor doesn’t know what to do. The other animals try to help him out by telling Taylor how to act, but their advice doesn’t help Taylor feel better. But when rabbit arrives, and sits quietly and listens to Taylor, it makes all the difference. Sweet illustrations and poignant text make this book the perfect salve for whatever ails you.
(Ages 3 – 5)
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Easter Colors
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.
(Ages 3 – 5)
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I’m Growing Great
by Mechal Renee Roe
Celebrate everything spring offers with this beautiful picture book from the author of Happy Hair and Cool Cuts. Rhythmic text, vibrant illustrations, and an upbeat message make it an excellent choice for nature lovers of all ages.
(Ages 3 – 7)
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The Serious Goose
by Jimmy Kimmel
Serious Goose refuses to laugh, which will have your young reader in stitches as they do everything in their power to make this goose giggle. This hilarious picture book by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is a fun family read!
(Ages 3 – 7)
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Hope Is a Hop
by Katrina Moore
Resilience and hope combine in this uplifting picture book about a girl trying to grow a garden and the rabbit who keeps eating it. Stunning illustrations, rhyming text, and a heartwarming surprise make this book a seasonal must-read for every child!
(Ages 3 – 7)
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Bare Tree and Little Wind
by Mitali Perkins
Make your child’s Easter basket extra special with this gorgeous retelling of the Easter story. When the Real King arrives in Jerusalem, Little Wind can’t hide his disappointment. Thankfully, Bare Tree is there to show Little Wind a new perspective. Families and readers of all ages will love this beautiful picture book.
(Ages 3 – 7)
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God Gave Us Easter
by Lisa Tawn Bergren
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.
(Ages 3 – 7)
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It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny
by Marilyn Sadler
This charming and humorous book tells the story of P.J. Funnybunny, who is tired of being a rabbit and 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. Kids will also love meeting P.J.’s little sister in Honey Bunny Funnybunny.
(Ages 3 – 7)
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Welcome Flower Child
by Brigette Barrager
Spring is the perfect time to learn about your birth flower with this stunning picture book from Uni the Unicorn’s bestselling illustrator, Brigette Barrager. Each flower, like each child, is unique and special. Children will love finding this book in their Easter basket and discovering the meaning behind their birth flower.
(Ages 3 – 7)
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What’s Inside A Flower?
by Rachel Ignotofsky
Children that enjoy nonfiction will be thrilled with this gorgeously illustrated book about flowers. From seed to blossom and every stage in between, children will discover how flowers grow, eat, and live.
(Ages 4 – 7)
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Easter Puzzles Deluxe
created by Highlights
My kids love activity books, and I love including one or two in their Easter baskets. Children will find hidden picture puzzles, craft ideas, recipes, and stickers in this holiday-themed book. It’s the perfect way to keep little ones occupied during spring break!
(Ages 4 – 8)
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My Love for You Is Always
by Gillian Sze
Food, family, and love combine into a heartwarming picture book you’ll want to read every night. A mother explains what love is and how it works as she makes a traditional Chinese meal with her child. If you’re looking for a gift to add to your child’s basket that you’ll enjoy for years to come, this is an excellent choice!
(Ages 4 – 8)
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Change Sings
by Amanda Gorman
Change Sings, by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman, is the perfect book for Easter and all year long! Your little one will love following along on a musical journey that shows that anything is possible when our voices join together. It is a powerful reminder to children (and adults) that they have the power to make the world a better place, if only they believe in themselves.
(Ages 4 – 8)
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Three Hens, a Peacock, and the Enormous Egg
by Lester L. Laminack
My kids and I loved Three Hens and a Peacock and we were thrilled to read the sequel. It’s about our favorite barnyard animals finding a giant egg. Each animal speculates and fantasizes about who will hatch from the egg, but they are all in for a massive surprise. Young readers will love this hilarious and heartwarming story!
(Ages 4 – 8)
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Happy Easter from the Crayons
by Drew Daywalt
Easter is an excellent time to be a crayon. Still, Purple can’t understand why the colors are decorating the wrong shapes: squares, circles, and triangles, but not eggs. When the Crayons finally decorate a jumbo-sized egg together, they must agree on a place to hide it. Kids who love the off-beat humor of The Day the Crayons Quit will enjoy this holiday title.
(Ages 4 – 8)
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Just Like Me
by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
A collection of free-verse poems in picture book format, this beautiful book celebrates girls! Girls of all kinds will find themselves represented within illustrations that explode with color and energy while the text brims with messages on the power of confidence and connection. A feel-good book sure to empower any girl who reads it.
(Ages 4 – 8)
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All the Beating Hearts
by Julie Fogliano
Easter is all about hope, and this gorgeous picture book is the perfect pairing for the holiday. It follows a young girl as she thinks about her day, from the possibilities to the realities. Resilience and hope can carry us through each day, whether it brings joy or heartbreak. This sweet book encourages readers to be present, practice mindfulness, and connect with themselves.
(Ages 4 – 8)
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When I Talk to God, I Talk About You
by Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins
What do parents pray for? Throughout the forest, woodland creatures teach their babies about prayer in this beautiful picture book. Its warm illustrations and comforting text will reassure children of the special love their parents hold for them.
(Ages 4 – 8)
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The Egg Book
by DK
Take a peek inside the fascinating world of eggs, from chickens to tortoises and everything in between. See how eggs form, what grows inside them, and how the baby animals break through the shell. Kids interested in science, animals, and life cycles will love finding this book in their basket.
(Ages 5 – 7)
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The Bee Book
by Charlotte Milner
Celebrate the excitement and industriousness of spring by learning more about one of the hardest workers around: the honeybee. This beautifully illustrated book is filled with all kinds of fascinating facts about these busy insects and their very important role in the world.
(Ages 5 – 8)
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Knock-Knock Jokes and Silly Stories for Kids
by May B. Gigglin
This collection of silly stories and laugh-out-loud jokes is the perfect gift for any aspiring comedian! With hundreds of knock-knock jokes, this book will not only tickle your little one’s funny bone but will help them build their reading confidence. That’s a major win-win!
(Ages 5 – 9)
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Easter Hidden Pictures Puzzles to Highlight
created by Highlights
Keep your kids entertained with this excellent screen-free activity book from Highlights! Kids will love hunting through the purple pages and using the included highlighter to find and color hidden objects.
(Ages 6 – 9)
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Would You Rather? Easter Edition
by Lindsey Daly
It’s challenging to find good basket stuffers for tweens and teens, but this hilarious game book is just the ticket. It’s jam-packed with “would you rather?” questions that make fantastic screen-free entertainment and conversation starters.
(Ages 8 – 12)
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