15 Great Children’s Books to Read for Easter

March 28, 2023
Written by:
Jamie Gaddy

Faith-based resource

It’s always a favorite at our house to find great books to read aloud or read individually during the week before a holiday. Easter is no different. Reading books that share the faith-based Easter story or books that celebrate your Easter homeschooling traditions lend a fun and inspirational excitement to your homeschooling day! Discover a few of our favorite Easter books to read with your children this week before the Easter Holiday.

Berenstein Bears and the Easter Story

Berenstein Bears and the Easter Story

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marshmallow

Marshmallow Bunny Book for Kids

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

God Gave Us Easter

God Gave Us Easter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny

It's Not Easy Being a Bunny

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Easter Story for Children

Easter Story for Children

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Donkey that No One Could Ride

The Donkey that No One Could Ride

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make Room – Child’s Guide to Lent and Easter

Make Room - Child's Guide to Lent and Easter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Donkey Who Carried a King

The Donkey Who Carried a King

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If You Plant a Seed

If You Plant a Seed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Richard Scarry’s I Am a Bunny

I Am A Bunny

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Golden Egg Book

The Golden Egg Book

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Velveteen Rabbit

The Velveteen Rabbit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Simon and the Easter Miracle

Simon and the Easter Miracle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Humphrey’s First Palm Sunday

Humphrey's First Palm Sunday

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Easter Stories for Children

Easter Stories for Children

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect This Easter Book List for Kids to a Unit Study

We love unit studies at Homeschool.com and Easter makes for a great unit study theme. Hop on over to our Easter Homeschool Resources for a great collection of Easter Activities for Kids that everyone is sure to love. Take time to have some good conversation about why Easter is so important.

Fun & Educational Easter Sunday Links

It’s fun to try something new each holiday, even if it’s simple. Variety keeps things interesting and engaging! If you’re looking for information on the history of Easter, common traditions, and interesting tidbits, you’ve come to the right place. Have your children been asking, “What is Easter?” If they are now old enough to understand, it is the perfect chance to peruse these educational resources. Finally, Easter Sunday has plenty of activities for kids to offer desperate parents this season! In this list, among the historical and traditional information about the holiday, you’ll find several Easter activities and DIYs. Enjoy!

 

Jamie Gaddy

Jamie Gaddy, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D. has been a college education professor for over 17 years. Education has been a part of her life in both the classroom and as a principal. Six children later found her dissatisfied with traditional school and homeschool became the better fit. She is also a pastor’s wife, editor, and entrepreneur who now homeschools four of her six children in Georgia. Jamie loves to share about her homeschool experience to help other homeschoolers find success. Connect with her at [email protected].