Easter is a season of joy, renewal, and gentle family moments. Sharing stories is one of the sweetest ways to enjoy the magic of springtime together. Whether your little ones love bunnies, egg hunts, or soft, seasonal tales, these handpicked Easter books for young children are sure to bring smiles. They’re perfect for bedtime, cosy afternoon reading, or sparking ideas for simple Easter activities.
Llama Llama Easter Egg by Anna Dewdney Llama Llama hunts for Easter eggs, discovering jelly beans and a hatching bird in this short, rhyming tale – great for toddlers who love rhythm and surprises.
Peppa Pig: Easter Egg by Neville Astley and Mark Baker Peppa and George join an Easter egg hunt, full of muddy puddles and fun – ideal for preschool fans.
Happy Easter, Mouse! by Laura Numeroff, illustrated by Felicia Bond Mouse explores colourful Easter eggs left by the Easter Bunny, with simple text and bright pictures perfect for little ones.
Where’s Mr Bunny? by Ingela P. Arrhenius A lift‑the‑flap board book where toddlers search for Mr Bunny among Easter‑themed scenes – interactive and sturdy for small hands.
The Easter Story by Patricia A. Pingry, illustrated by Mary Ann Utt A gentle, simplified retelling of Jesus’ Easter story, with soft illustrations suited for preschoolers beginning to explore the holiday’s meaning.
Spot’s Easter Surprise by Eric Hill Spot the puppy hunts for Easter eggs in this lift‑the‑flap adventure, engaging toddlers with its playful hide‑and‑seek format.
Duck & Goose, Here Comes the Easter Bunny! by Tad Hills Duck and Goose try to spot the Easter Bunny, with humorous antics and charming artwork that captivate preschoolers.
Biscuit’s Easter Egg Hunt by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, illustrated by Pat Schories Biscuit the puppy searches for eggs with lift‑the‑flap surprises – perfect for toddlers who love gentle adventures.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Easter Surprise by Eric Carle The caterpillar explores Easter treats and spring wonders, with Carle’s signature vibrant collages – great for toddler attention spans.
We’re Going on an Egg Hunt by Laura Hughes A lively Easter twist on We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, with bunnies counting eggs and dodging obstacles – ideal for reading aloud.
The Peter Rabbit: Peter’s Easter Slide-and-Seek by Beatrix Potter Help Peter Rabbit search for his Easter egg. A board book for the youngest Peter Rabbit fans.
If you are looking for more fun things to do, check out our Fun Easter Activity ideas for children!
What a lovely selection of Easter books – so gentle, joyful, and perfect for little ones. I will ask our library if they have any of these, and I’d love to buy a couple for Andrew for Easter. Are there any you would especially recommend?
Hello Ana. I know Andrew loves books, but I would try the library first. To be honest, I probably wouldn’t buy many for him – or perhaps none – the reason being that they are very seasonal. Easter will be over very quickly, and unlike Christmas, there isn’t such a long build-up period either. Also, the books on this list are mainly for very young children. I haven’t found any for older ones, and Andrew is already nearly 5, so he will quickly have outgrown these. If you really want to buy one you could check out on Amazon ‘We’re going on an Egg Hunt’ – and I have just added a Peter Rabbit book for Easter to my list. I am sure when you go to the Lake District to the Beatrix Potter House, you will be able to look at several Peter Rabbit Easter books. Then you can see which ones Andrew might like and it would be a special memory from your visit there.