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14 of the Most Delightful Easter Books for Children

14 of the Most Delightful Easter Books for Children

Easter is on its way and it’s always good to have a few classroom Easter books ready to read. Whether it’s about the Easter bunny or more spiritual we have some great Easter books for children below.

14 of the Most Delightful Easter Books for Children

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Easter Books in the Classroom

Spring is a wonderful time of year. There is a positive feeling in the air as flowers start to bloom and leaves return to the trees. It is not too hot or too cold and I don’t even mind the rain. It also means Easter is on its way and it’s always a good idea to have a few books in the classroom ready to read. 

Whether it’s about the Easter bunny or more spiritual we have you covered. You find books about Easter eggs, baskets, dressing up and going to church, dinner with the family and of course chocolate! Some of these titles are classics and you can probably find them on the shelves of your school or local library.

Easter Books for Children

A Very Happy Easter by Tim Thornborough

A Very Happy Easter by Tim Thornborough

A retelling of the Easter Story describing the purpose of the first Easter. The book encourages children to understand the emotions of Jesus and those around him.
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Chicken Sunday by Patricia Polacco

Chicken Sunday by Patricia Polacco

Three children earn money to buy an Easter hat for their grandma, Miss Eula, by doing odd jobs in a local shop. Mr Kodinski blames the children when his shop is vandalised. The children have to prove their innocence while still collecting money for the hat. A book that promotes selflessness, forgiveness and kindness.
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The Easter Bunny’s Assistant by Jan Thomas

The Easter Bunny’s Assistant by Jan Thomas

The Easter Bunny shows step by step how to make BEAUTIFUL Easter eggs. Skunk is so excited about the activity he releases his trademark smell. Bunny pushes Skunk out of the room to watch the rest of the process through a window.
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Egg by Kevin Henkes

Egg by Kevin Henkes

Three eggs, one blue, pink and yellow, hatch to reveal three baby birds that fly away. But the forth, green egg, doesn't hatch. The three chicks return to investigate why the green egg has not hatched, only to be faced with a big surprise!
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The Egg Tree by Katherine Milhous

The Egg Tree by Katherine Milhous

This retelling of the Easter story encourages children to understand the emotions of Jesus and those around him.
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The Golden Egg Book by Margaret Wise Brown

The Golden Egg Book by Margaret Wise Brown

A lonely bunny finds an egg. As he investigates, he hears something moving inside the egg. What could it be?
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Here Comes the Easter Cat by Deborah Underwood

Here Comes the Easter Cat by Deborah Underwood

When Cat decides to take over from the Easter Bunny he soon discovers delivering eggs is not as easy as he thought.
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The Legend of the Sand Dollar by Chris Auer

The Legend of the Sand Dollar: An Inspirational Story of Hope for Easter by Chris Auer

Jack reveals to his cousin, Kerry, the deeper meaning of Easter hidden with a sand dollar.
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Miz Fannie Mae's Fine New Easter Hat by Melissa Milich

Miz Fannie Mae's Fine New Easter Hat by Melissa Milich

Miz Fannie Mae proudly wears her new Easter hat, a gift from her daughter and husband, to church. Its decorations include four little eggs, which to everyone's surprise starting hatching during the service.
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The Odd Egg by Emily Gravett

The Odd Egg by Emily Gravett

All the birds had an egg, except Duck. He shows great compassion when he finds his own egg. The anticipation builds as the egg hatches. What will be inside? This book promotes open-mindedness, compassion, responsibility and a sense of belonging.
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P. Zonka Lays an Egg by Julie Paschkis

P. Zonka Lays an Egg by Julie Paschkis

P. Zonka differs from all the other hens. She explores the farmyard appreciating the world around her while they lay eggs. The other hens persuade her to lay an egg. However, the egg she lays is not normal. The colourful design of the egg represents the beauty P. Zonka witnesses in nature.
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Pete the Cat Big Easter Adventure by James Dean

Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure by James Dean

When Pete the Cat checks his basket on Easter morning he finds the Easter Bunny needs his help. So Pete put on his bunny ears and helps collect, paint and hide all the Easter eggs, just in time!
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Rechenka's Eggs by Patricia Polacco

Rechenka's Eggs by Patricia Polacco

Old Babushka takes in an injured goose named Rechenka. Babushka wakes up one morning to find all her beautifully painted eggs broken. The next morning she finds a miracle in the basket!
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The Story of Easter Cover

The Story of Easter by Make Believe Ideas Ltd

A retelling of the Story of Easter perfect for younger children. Colourful illustrations with simple, rhyming text.
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In Conclusion...

Check out the post 22 of the Best Spring Books for Children for some more seasonal picture books recommendations.

The Hamilton Trust has a resource on inviting parents or other adults into the classroom to share information on Spring holidays they celebrate.

You can also check out my Easter Pinterest board for more book and activity suggestions.

Do you have any more suggestions of Easter books for Children? Let me know in the comments.

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10 thoughts on “14 of the Most Delightful Easter Books for Children”

    1. Thanks Heidi! I hadn’t heard of The Legend of the Sand Dollar either before I did my research for this post! I love coming across new books!!

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  2. Thanks for this list! I’ve learned about some new Easter books that I can’t wait to share with my children.

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  4. Gorgeous layout of Easter book suggestions. I just love the way your site and graphics look – so appealing to the eye and to my reading sensibilities!

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  5. My youngest granddaughter got a bookcase for her room for Christmas. Thank you for this list! I had forgotten about Rechenka’s Eggs. I read that book to her father when he was her age!

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