Easter Books!

Easter is one of my absolute favorite holidays, & part of that is the new life that comes each spring, as well as the belief that I have a Savior & He died & was resurrected for all the world on Easter morn.  So my Easter book list will be divided in half; the first half will be the religious stories of Easter, & the second half will be the more commercial, Easter bunny type Easter books. I think both should be read & enjoyed, so I hope this list is useful to you as you read to your kiddos about the Easter season. 

EASTER BOOKS LIST 
(Christ-centered): 
1. Savior
by: Maddie Daetwyler & Kindal Ridd
(This beautiful book presents a life story of Jesus Christ, our Savior, with more emphasis on his later years & what He accomplished while He was on the earth.  It is written in rhyme & the beautiful watercolor illustrations help the story feel relatable to children; you can't read that book & not get a sense of God's love, & our Savior's love for you.) 
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lightenprint/savior-the-story-of-jesus-christ/posts/3135929?ref=ksr_email_backer_project_update_registered_users
(*Check their Utah locally-based locations for purchasing options.) 

2. The Story of Easter (Little Golden Book) 
by: Jean Miller
(Biblically-based, this little picture book is perfect for teaching preschoolers about Jesus & His life & mission here on the earth. The text is fairly simple & makes the story easier to understand.) 
www.amazon.com/Story-Easter-Little-Golden-Book/dp/0399555145/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+story+of+easter&qid=1616562290&s=books&sr=1-2

3. The Easter Story
by: Patricia Pingry
(Learn all about Jesus & His life as He taught others of God's love. He was also resurrected from the dead, which gives everyone a chance at new life as they believe on His name.) 
www.amazon.com/gp/product/0824955315?pf_rd_r=E5K9KF84G6N0FKB9S9FS&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&pd_rd_r=c25cdf14-849b-40a5-a873-43adf7dbc06c&pd_rd_w=VAUxB&pd_rd_wg=t6RoP&ref_=pd_gw_unk


4. The Berenstain Bears: The Very First Easter
by: Jan & Mike Berenstain
(Mama, Papa, Sister, & Brother Bear are taking a journey down a long, dusty path to discover the very first Easter; the story behind Jesus Christ & why we celebrate Easter each year.)    
www.amazon.com/Berenstain-Bears-Easter-Living-Lights/dp/0310762189/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+berenstain+bears+very+first+easter&qid=1616563353&s=books&sr=1-1

5. God Gave Us Easter
by: Lisa Tawn Bergren
(Little Cub is curious about Easter; so his daddy decides to take him on a nature walk & discuss all of the blessings we have in the world, because of God.  
www.amazon.com/God-Gave-Us-Easter/dp/0307730727/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=god+gave+us+easter&qid=1616609564&sr=8-1
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6. Humphrey's First Palm Sunday
by: Carol Heyer
(Humphrey is in a caravan near Jerusalem, where he is pleased to see the boy Jesus has grown up into a man.  Humphrey lovingly remembers the young child he gave his blanket to, & is excited to observe all of the events of Palm Sunday.) 
www.amazon.com/Humphreys-First-Sunday-Carol-Heyer/dp/0824916883/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2W4L6NZD39Y7G&dchild=1&keywords=humphrey%27s+first+palm+sunday&qid=1616650815&sprefix=humphrey%27s+first+palm%2Caps%2C207&sr=8-1

7. That Grand Easter Day 
by: Jill Reman Lord
(Starting with the stone that got rolled away from Jesus' tomb, & ends with the Resurrection of Christ, this repetitive narrative will help little readers learn the story of Jesus. People, animals, & objects that observed the events of long ago are included along the way.) 
www.amazon.com/That-Grand-Easter-Jill-Roman/dp/082495680X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=that+grand+easter+day&qid=1616651719&sr=8-2

8. The Legends of Easter Treasury
by: Chris Auer, Dandi Mackall & Lori Walburg
(3 Easter tales in one! the Legend of the Easter Egg, the Legend of the Easter Robin, & the Legend of the Sand Dollar.)
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9780310757597B/the-legends-of-easter-treasury-inspirational

9. The Story of the Resurrection Eggs: Benjamin's Box
by: Melody Carlson & Jack Stockman
(Benjamin doesn't know exactly who Jesus is when He first comes to town. First he thinks Jesus is a teacher, which He is. Benjamin fills his wooden box with treasures that are symbols of following Christ, throughout the week. This can be fun to pair with actual Easter eggs filled with symbols from Christ's life; we usually do a 12-day countdown to Easter.)  
www.amazon.com/Benjamins-Box-Story-Resurrection-Eggs/dp/0310715059/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+story+of+the+resurrection+eggs&qid=1616692334&sr=8-1

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10. Simon & The Easter Miracle
by: Mary Josun & Anna
(Simon is the man, according to legend, who was ordered to carry Jesus' cross for Him. And Simon's produce that he brings to the market, bread, eggs, & wine, all become symbols of Jesus' Passover & resurrection.) 
www.amazon.com/Simon-Easter-Miracle-Mary-Joslin/dp/0745960545/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=simon+%26+the+easter+miracle&qid=1616692228&sr=8-1 

11. He is Risen!
by: Zondervan & Patti Rokus
(Have you seen rock art before? This nature-filled tale depicts the Savior's death & resurrection with simple phrases & unique pictures.)
www.amazon.com/He-Risen-Rocks-Story-Easter/dp/0310764866/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=he+is+risen&qid=1616564026&s=books&sr=1-2 

12. An Easter Egg Hunt for Jesus
by: Susan Jones & Lee Holland 
(Little Bunny & his friends get ready for a special Easter egg hunt on Easter morning. Friends & family come together to help Bunny understand the true meaning of Easter, a celebration of Jesus' resurrection & the new life available to us.) 
www.amazon.com/Easter-Egg-Hunt-Jesus/dp/1680994379/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=he+is+risen&qid=1616693149&s=books&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMlpHQkVLNzVISE5YJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODAxMzEwVTU2Mks5S1JGREQyJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyMTM2OTgzUUc1TDQyMTFYOTdZJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== 

13. The Legend of the Easter Robin: An Easter Story of Compassion & Faith 
by: Dandi Daley Mackall 
(Tressa's grandmother tells her of small robin who saw Jesus struggling & flew to help Jesus. This Easter tale reminds us of how much Jesus loves each one of us.) 
www.amazon.com/Legend-Easter-Robin-Story-Compassion/dp/0310749646/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+legend+of+the+easter+robin&qid=1616701249&sr=8-2

(All Easter Themed Books)  

1. The Easter Egg
by: Jan Brett
(If Hoppi the bunny can create the very best Easter egg, he will get to help the Easter bunny on Easter morning.) 
www.amazon.com/Easter-Egg-Jan-Brett/dp/039925238X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+easter+egg&qid=1616693470&s=books&sr=1-1
2. Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure
by: James & Kim Dean 
(Pete has been asked by the Easter Bunny to help out with hiding Easter eggs this year.  Pete learns the importance of serving & helping out during the Easter & spring season.)
www.amazon.com/Pete-Cat-Big-Easter-Adventure/dp/006219867X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=pete+the+cat+easter&qid=1616702390&sr=8-1

3. The Great Easter Race
by: Sesame Workshop
(Will Elmo or Big Bird win the big Easter race, or get distracted along the way? Is the Turtle or the Bunny going to win? There are distractions around each corner, but slow & steady wins the race, & there will be Easter treats for everyone at the finish line!)  
www.amazon.com/Great-Easter-Sesame-Street-Scribbles/dp/1492638374/ref=sr_1_26_sspa?crid=1NTD373U80AJ8&dchild=1&keywords=marley+and+the+great+easter+egg+hunt&qid=1616702473&sprefix=marley+%26+the+great+easter%2Caps%2C217&sr=8-26-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTVRJNlhMQlhCUFZTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDUyNjgyMlBUU0s2TlU1NTFJViZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzI5Njg5NTZZVkM3MUM1MDFEJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfbXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

4. Fancy Nancy & the Missing Easter Bunny
by: Robin Preiss Glassner 
(Nancy's little sister Jojo gets to bring home the class pet, Nibbles, this weekend. But Nibbles goes missing when Freddy & Bree come over to join in an Easter egg hunt, so Nancy decides she must go find the bunny before anyone notices.)  
www.amazon.com/Fancy-Nancy-Missing-Easter-Bunny/dp/0062377922/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CO7230KQBFFG&dchild=1&keywords=fancy+nancy+easter+book&qid=1616693704&s=books&sprefix=fancy+%2Cstripbooks%2C231&sr=1-1

5. The Golden Egg Book
by: Margaret Wise Brown
(One day a little bunny found an egg; he could hear something moving inside, but what could it be?)
www.amazon.com/Golden-Egg-Book-Little/dp/0385384769/ref=sr_1_18?crid=2OKDI4ZVW06QH&dchild=1&keywords=marley+easter+book&qid=1616693756&sprefix=marley+easter+book%2Cstripbooks%2C202&sr=8-18

6. How to Catch the Easter Bunny
by: Adam Wallace
(How do you catch such a sneaky bunny? Read this book to see all the traps laid out for E.B., known as the Easter Bunny. He loves leaving behind treats, but he doesn't want to be caught!)  
www.amazon.com/Catch-Easter-Bunny-Adam-Wallace/dp/149263817X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1616693656&sr=1-1
7. Max's Chocolate Chicken
by: Rosemary Wells
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www.amazon.com/Maxs-Chocolate-Chicken-Max-Ruby/dp/0140566724/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=max%27s+chocolate+chicken&qid=1616703449&sr=8-2
8. Jellybean & the Unbreakable Egg
by: Joe Troiano 
www.amazon.com/Jelly-Bean-Unbreakable-Egg-Troiano/dp/0545530628/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jelly+bean+%26+the+unbreakable+egg&qid=1616703295&sr=8-1 

9. Really Wooly Easter Blessings
by: Dayspring & Bonnie Rickner Jensen 
(Sweet Biblical verses paired with catchy rhymes will help you & your little one enjoy the blessings of the springtime & Easter. Winter is done, & now the hope of springtime abounds everywhere you look.)
www.amazon.com/Really-Woolly-Easter-Blessings-DaySpring/dp/0718092562/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3E18QUYAP5TVW&dchild=1&keywords=really+woolly+easter+blessings&qid=1616703328&sprefix=really+wooly+easter+ble%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-2

10. Pinkalicious: Eggstraordinary Easter 
by: Victoria Kann
(Pinkalicious has an exciting Easter egg scavenger hunt to go on Easter morning; it's from her friend, Edgar the bunny! Pinkalicious & her brother Peter rush around to find more clues, ultimately leading them to the treat basket back at their house.) 
www.amazon.com/Pinkalicious-Eggstraordinary-Easter-Victoria-Kann/dp/0062187724/ref=sr_1_2?crid=43N4PSS9XCHM&dchild=1&keywords=pinkalicious+eggstraordinary+easter&qid=1616708360&sprefix=pinkalicious+egg%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-2

11. The Country Bunny & the Little Golden Shoes
by: DuBose Heyward & Marjorie Flack 
(Even though she has 21 bunny children she's responsible for, the Country Bunny attains the coveted position of the Easter bunny.) 
www.amazon.com/Country-Bunny-Little-Shoes-Anniversary/dp/0544251970/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1616708261&sr=8-2


13. Bunny's Big Surprise
by: Phyllis Tildes
(Bunny finds an empty egg & is quick to decorate it for Easter. The abandoned egg is actually a baby   alligator! Bunny has to return it to the wetlands so it can be reunited with its family.)
www.amazon.com/Bunnys-Surprise-Phyllis-Limbacher-Tildes/dp/1580896847/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=bunny+big+surprise&qid=1616708409&sr=8-1

14. Easter
by: Gail Gibbons (the queen of nonfiction books!) 
(All aspects of the Easter holiday are explained in this book, including the symbols of Jesus' life & death, as well as where the Easter bunny legend originated.)  
www.amazon.com/Easter-Gail-Gibbons/dp/0823408663/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=easter+by+gail+gibbons&qid=1616708480&s=books&sr=1-1

15. Easter Love Letters
by: Melanie Salas
(Easter letters are shared from one bunny to another & the chain continues from one friend to the next. This is a fun book to spark interest in doing the same activity as a family; writing love notes to each other & making sure everyone feels loved)! 
www.amazon.com/Easter-Love-Letters-Melanie-Salas/dp/195464826X/ref=sr_1_7_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=marley+%26+the+great+easter+hunt&qid=1616693884&sr=8-7-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUlRCQTkxRlRUOFdSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDYzNzQwMlFUNEk0WVJTUE9TQiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDg2MDgzVllTTDdQVzBVUkROJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYnRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

16. The Story of the Easter Bunny
by: Katherine Tegen & Sally Anne Lambert
(Everybody knows who the Easter bunny is, but nobody exactly knows where he came from! It all started on a snowy day, in a snug little house...)
www.amazon.com/Story-Easter-Bunny-Katherine-Tegen/dp/006050711X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+story+of+the+easter+bunny&qid=1616708506&s=books&sr=1-1 

17. Tiny the Easter Bunny
by: Eric James
(The Easter Bunny gets trapped in a log, so it's up to Tiny, the not so tiny elephant, to take over & save Easter! But it will be hard work, because being a bunny isn't as easy as it looks!)
www.amazon.com/Tiny-Easter-Bunny-Eric-James/dp/1492659029?ref_=ast_sto_dp

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