Spring into reading by egg-ploring these 12 “bunny-approved” books about Easter for all readers, from toddlers to tweens from Gabby, the Assistant Department Head of Children’s Services at Homewood Public Library. From twists on classic children’s books to books by your kids’ favorite cartoon characters, these tales are filled with adventure and are bound to make you smile. Now head to the library to snag a few of these and get cozy on the couch or snuggle in bed and get read-y to have fun. “Hoppy” reading!

 

  1. Hoppy Easter!

By Gabby’s Dollhouse

Join fan favorite Gabby and her cats as they get ready for Easter. This cute board book is perfect for littles as Gabby and her Gabby cats search for the Easter Kitty Bunny.

  1. Easter on the Farm

By Phyllis Aster

Get all the cozy Easter vibes with this sweet book! Join a young girl and her family as they wake up their farm for spring! There is so much to do such as tending to the garden, taking care of the animals, and preparing the farm for an Easter egg hunt!

  1. Princess Truly’s Easter Egg Hunt 

By Kelly Greenawalt

It is Easter and Princess Truly and her dog Sir Noodles have a special guest: the Easter Bunny! But when it is time for the Easter Bunny to leave, trouble with his wagon makes it hard for him to leave. But Princess Truly knows just what to do to save the day! This is an enjoyable book for early readers filled with rhyming text and sweet illustrations.

  1. Bella the Bunny Fairy 

By Daisy Meadows

In the second book of the Rainbow Magic Pet Fairies series, follow Bella as her bunny goes missing! As the fairies get ready for an Easter Egg hunt, Bella’s friends spot a color changing bunny—is it the Easter Bunny or Bella’s missing bunny, Misty? This book is a great first chapter book for kids becoming independent readers!

  1. The Three Little Superpigs & The Great Easter Hunt 

By Claire Evans

Join the Three Little Superpigs in another adventure in Fairyland for their annual Easter egg hunt! The superpigs stop at nothing to get all the eggs—but when their hunt leads them to a “big bad enemy,” the pigs must work together to save the day.

  1. Easter Clues 

By Sago Mini

For fans of Sago Mini, follow your favorite characters in this board book as they find clues that will lead them to a fun Easter surprise!

  1. Emma’s Easter 

By Lisa Bullard

In another installment from Cloverleaf Books, learn how people celebrate Easter! Follow Emma as she and her family celebrate Easter with church, egg hunts, and more.

  1. Happy Easter, Little Bunny

By Amanda Wood

This sweet board book is filled with cozy illustrations and rhyming text in the first installment of the Baby Animals series. Follow little bunny and his friend mouse as they hunt for eggs, but a sly fox tries to interrupt all their fun.

  1. The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Easter Colors 

By Eric Carle

Teach your little one colors perfect for Easter with the very hungry caterpillar! This book would be perfect in an Easter basket.

  1. The Spring Rabbit: An Easter Tale 

By Angela McAllister

In a modern folktale style, learn about how the Easter Bunny came to be. When winter ends, a girl named Spring awakens and finds an injured bird. To save it, Spring turns the bird into a rabbit! To thank Spring, birds from all over bring her eggs which the rabbit collects in a basket. Spring encourages the rabbit to share the eggs with children, so they know Spring is here!

  1. Countdown to Easter 

By Greg Paprocki

Teach little ones how to spot that Easter is coming with this board book filled with items to find on each page! This board book is a great introduction into what kids can expect at Easter time.

  1. Bluey: Hooray, It’s Easter – A Lift the Flap Book

By Bluey

Bluey’s back for another fun board book. Help Bluey and Bingo find easter eggs with clues left behind by the Easter Bunny.

 

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