The Best Easter Books for Kids to Read in 2025

ABCs of Kindness at Easter by Patricia Hegarty

Celebrate Easter with this heartwarming ABC board book that teaches kindness through adorable animal friends and charming rhymes. Combined with Easter and springtime scenes, it encourages generosity and friendship in little readers. As part of the bestselling Books of Kindness series, this book makes the perfect Easter gift for toddlers learning their ABCs.

Baby’s First Easter by Cheryl Orsini

Baby’s First Easter features sweet rhymes and a fun Easter egg hunt, making it the perfect holiday introduction. It’s great for little hands and makes a thoughtful gift for Easter baskets!

Bunny’s Easter Basket by Danna Smith

In Bunny’s Easter Basket, little readers will join Bunny on a festive hide-and-seek adventure. With playful rhymes and colourful illustrations, kids will love spotting the eggs throughout the story. It’s also a great book to introduce little readers to the concept of opposites.

Easter Bunny, Where Are You? by Jeffrey Burton

If you’re looking for a lift-the-flap board book, you’ll love Easter Bunny, Where Are You? With playful rhymes and sturdy flaps to lift, little readers will love searching for the Easter Bunny in this interactive board book.

Easter is Egg-cellent! by Sabrina Moyle

Packed with puns and laughter, Easter is Egg-cellent! is guaranteed to bring giggles to your Easter reading plans. The whole family will enjoy this festive read featuring bunnies, chicks and lambs as they search for eggs and indulge in sweet treats.

Eggs Are Everywhere by Hans Wilhelm

If your little reader is excited about their Easter egg hunt, Eggs are Everywhere is an engaging interactive board book. With lift-the-flap surprises and playful hiding spots, it helps boost cognitive development while keeping kids entertained.

My First Easter by Tomie dePaola

Celebrate Easter with this heartwarming board book from beloved author-illustrator Tomie dePaola. With bright illustrations and simple text, it introduces young readers to Easter traditions and the joy of family. I never pass up an opportunity to read a Tomie dePaola book, and this one is no exception!

My First How to Catch the Easter Bunny by Alice Walstead

The How to Catch series is one of my favourites and I’m so excited the series has expanded into board books. My First How to Catch the Easter Bunny is just as adorable as the rest of the series with delightful rhymes and charming illustrations. It’s sweet, humourous and perfect for little readers who love trying to catch the clever Easter Bunny.

Peter’s First Easter by Beatrix Potter

There’s nothing better than a Beatrix Potter book, especially around Easter. In Peter’s First Easter, readers will join Mopsy on a fun adventure as he hops through the woods. It features sturdy pages, entertaining rhymes and fun pop-up surprises, that make this a great choice for Easter reading. It’s a true treasure!

The Easter Egg is Missing by Cynthia Platt

Uncover the mystery of the missing golden egg in this adorable Easter board book. It features a sweet surprise ending that little readers will love as they follow the clues during an exciting egg hunt. This is also the perfect book for those who love animals and farms.

The Itsy Bitsy Bunny by Jeffrey Burton

The classic nursery rhyme gets a playful Easter twist in The Itsy Bitsy Bunny. In this sweet board book, the itsy bitsy bunny races to hide Easter eggs in time for the big day, with some help from his friends along the way. It’s such a delightful board book that does a great job of introducing little ones to Easter.

There’s a Little Chick in Your Book by Tom Fletcher

Little readers who love interactive books need to read There’s a Little Chick in Your Book. In this engaging board book, readers will love helping the newly hatched chick find her brother through peek-through holes and fun sliding tabs. It’s such a fun read and will leave you wanting to read more books in the series!

We’re Going on an Egg Hunt by Laura Hughes

Join the bunnies on an exciting and interactive Easter egg hunt in We’re Going on an Egg Hunt. It’s another charming lift-the-flap board book where readers will try to find and count ten eggs. Kids will count eggs and encounter playful surprises and obstacles along the way. It’s a great story with rhythmic text, engaging illustrations and fun interactive elements.

Easter Starring Egg! by Cynthia Platt

In Easter Starring Egg! young readers will follow a confident egg who patiently waits for the perfect kid to choose him during the Easter egg hunt. While he waits, he learns the importance of patience and how special friendships are born. It’s a delightful story that shares a sweet message that readers of all ages will love.

Hap-pea Easter by Keith Baker

The beloved peas are back but this time, they’re celebrating Easter with eggs, chicks, candies and lots of fun. With an enjoyable appearance from the Easter Bunny, young readers will love joining the peas on this springtime adventure!

Happy Easter from the Crayons by Drew Daywalt

The Crayons is one of my all-time favourite picture book series. In this Easter addition to the series, the colourful crayons team up to decorate a giant egg. But, what happens when the blue crayon has several creative ideas to hide the egg? It’s full of Drew Daywalt’s signature humour and is perfect for old and new fans of The Crayons!

Here Comes the Easter Cat by Deborah Underwood

In this hilarious New York Times bestseller, Cat decides to take over Easter by stepping into the role of the Easter Bunny. But, delivering eggs is more complicated than expected, and Cat soon needs a nap. It’s a fun and delightful story that makes a great addition to any Easter basket.

How to Catch the Easter Bunny by Adam Wallace

I love the How to Catch series, so it’s no surprise this one is on the list. Finding eggs is easy but catching the Easter Bunny is another story! Little readers will learn that the Easter Bunny is full of tricks (and treats) as they try to catch him in action. It’s humourous and perfect for curious minds! If you haven’t read the books in this series yet, you’ll want to dive into them all after reading this one!

How to Track an Easter Bunny by Sue Fliess

How to Track an Easter Bunny is another book on this list for those wanting a humorous and engaging read. In this interactive book, young readers will track the Easter Bunny’s every move through entertaining text and bright illustrations. It also prompts readers to craft their own bunny nest to help them catch a glimpse of the Easter Bunny as she tries to hide all her eggs.

I Am NOT the Easter Bunny by T.L. McBeth

If you’re looking for a funny Easter book, you need to pick this one up! I Am NOT the Easter Bunny follows a white bunny who insists he’s just a regular bunny — even though all signs point to something different. Young readers will love the hilarious text and the bright, whimsical illustrations.

If Animals Celebrated Easter by Ann Whitford Paul

If Animals Celebrated Easter is part of the beloved If Animals Kissed Goodnight series. It’s a fun look into how different animals might celebrate Easter, which is a great way to spark discussion about the differing traditions families may have. The text and charming illustrations make this a perfect Easter and springtime book.

Leprechaun vs. Easter Bunny by Todd Tarpley

Leprechaun vs. Easter Bunny is another hilarious book on this list. St. Patrick’s Day and Easter collide in this holiday showdown where the Leprechaun and the Easter Bunny battle it out for the perfect hill to hide their treasures. The rhyming text makes this rivalry between the two a fun and festive story, making it a great choice for both holidays.

Our Easter Adventure by Emma Randall

Our Easter Adventure is a charming rhyming picture book that helps young readers uncover the Easter Bunny’s secret hideaway. Young readers will follow a group of curious children as they discover where the Easter Bunny lives and how he makes all his colourful eggs. It’s a delightful story that will help young readers appreciate the joy of the Easter season.

Pete the Cat and the Easter Basket Bandit by James Dean

Pete the Cat and the Easter Basket Bandit is a newer Easter book from James Dean. It follows Pete and his friends as they embark on an Easter morning adventure to find Pete’s missing basket. It’s a perfect story about Easter and what it means to share, that little readers will love!

Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure by James Dean

Who doesn’t love Pete the Cat? Especially around the holidays! When Pete wakes up to find the Easter Bunny needs help delivering eggs, he decides to help. Young readers will join along to see if Pete can get the job done!

Peter Easter Frog by Erin Dealey

Peter Easter Frog is a fun and quirky picture book that follows Peter Easter Frog as he leads a group of animal friends in an Easter egg hunt to rival the Easter Bunny. But what will happen when the Easter Bunny finds out? It’s a humourous and engaging picture book that readers of all ages will love.

The Best Easter Egg Hunt Ever by Dawn Casey

I adore this picture book — I’ve used it while supply teaching several times and the kids love it! Young readers follow along as Rabbit embarks on a heartwarming journey to find the most special Easter egg of all. It’s a story about kindness and friendship that also celebrates the joy of Easter.

The Easter Bunny Hop by Toni D’Alia

The Easter Bunny Hop is an adorable picture book to read this Easter. Readers will join the Easter Bunny and her friends as they hop, plié and dance their way through town in search of Easter eggs. It’s the perfect read for little readers who love to dance and it also includes a fun activity to create your own bunny ears!

The Great Eggscape! by Jory John

I love Jory John’s writing — I will never pass up an opportunity to read one of his books. In The Great Eggscape, the Good Egg and his friends are back for a game of hide-and-seek. When an egg named Shelby goes missing, Frank learns the value of teamwork as they prove that eleven seekers are better than one. It’s full of Jory John’s signature charm and humour and Pete Oswald’s fantastic illustrations. It’s a great choice if you want a subtle Easter-themed book.

The Littlest Easter Bunny by Brandi Dougherty

I love all the books in the Littlest series by Brandi Doughtery and this one is no exception! It follows Penny, the littlest bunny in town who is determined to help the Easter Bunny on Easter morning. Even though she might be too small to make treats or paint eggs, she’s determined to find the perfect job! It’s a delightful addition to the Littlest series that readers of all ages will enjoy.

The Night Baafore Easter by Dawn Young

In The Night Baafore Easter, young readers follow Bo as he tries to fall asleep. But, the mischievous sheep are causing chaos around the house! They misbehave when he tries to count them, creating a mess before Easter morning. It’s hilarious with playful verse and entertaining illustrations that will keep young readers laughing the whole way through.

The Story of the Easter Bunny by Katherine Tegen

I think The Story of the Easter Bunny is one of my favourite books on this list. It tells the charming origin story of the beloved Easter Bunny — from a little rabbit who starts helping an elderly couple paint eggs and make chocolate to the responsibilities of being the Easter Bunny. It’s a tender, charming and heartwarming story that shares how the Easter Bunny spreads joy.