Every year my family celebrates the week leading up to Easter by coloring eggs, assembling Easter baskets, and enjoying a lot of delicious chocolate cream eggs. This year we are spending the week leading into Easter a little differently. As I have mentioned in an earlier post, my sister is expecting twins any day now, so my family is frantically stocking the nursery’s bookshelves with Easter-themed books in the event that our newest family members hop into our lives before Sunday.
Here is a selection of some books perfect for reading this Easter, and don't forget to check out our Top Picks site for even more suggestions!
A Bunny in the Ballet
By Robert Beck (Ages 4-8)
With Paris-inspired pen and ink illustrations, this charming picture book debut by an American ballet dancer stars Désirée, a spirited rabbit reaching for her dreams—inspired by the creator’s real life Parisian bunny! With the quiet charm of Madeline and the sweet sass of Eloise, here is a classic in the making. Debut author/illustrator Robert Beck brings us into Désirée’s world with graceful, playful lines and splashes of color as vivid as Paris itself, a story perfect for reading on Easter.
Easter Parade!
By Lily Karr, Illustrated by Kirsten Richards (Ages 3-5)
Easter Parade! is a bright and lively Easter story with stickers. It’s Easter morning, and all the animals have come together to join in the Easter Parade. Follow the Easter Bunny as he leads ducks, chicks, rabbits, and more springtime animals as they wear their Easter best, carry balloons, play instruments, and march in the parade. This is a lovely springtime story celebrating family, friends, and being grand together.
Clifford’s Happy Easter
By Norman Bridwell (Ages 0-3)
In Clifford’s Happy Easter, Clifford loves to help Emily Elizabeth, but his big red paws break eggs instead of painting them. Luckily, Clifford helps Emily another way: in her dreams. A bucket of Easter-egg dye creates the most colorful Clifford adventure yet, and gets Emily ready for an unforgettable holiday. Festive Easter stickers are included in this Easter book.
OOM readers, what are your favorite Easter-themed books?
