Our Favorite Easter Books for Kids (Meaningful, Beautiful, & Worth Adding to Your Basket)
One of our favorite Easter traditions is reading books together all season long. Books have become a big part of how we celebrate holidays in our home. slow down and create intentional moments together.
Each year, we pull out a special collection of Easter stories that we read together in the weeks leading up to Easter. Some are fun and whimsical, some are beautifully illustrated, and some gently point back to the true meaning of the holiday.
If you’re building an Easter basket this year, consider adding some books. These are the books we truly love and come back to every Spring.
Why We Add Books to Our Easter Basket
Before we get to our favorite titles, I’d like to share why this is so meaningful.
- Books are a great alternative to candy
- They create intentional family moments
- Kids come back to them year after year
- They connect us to both joy and meaning
Even adding just one book to your Easter tradition can make a big impact.
Mom tip: To add books to Easter baskets, you don’t have to spend a ton of money, you can just cycle through books you already have. Since you only pull these out once a year, it is still fun and exciting getting to read it again (or for some kids, they have no idea they read it before – WIN!)
Our Favorite Easter Books
Faith-Filled Easter Stories
These books gently point little hearts to the true meaning of easter:
The Garden the curtain and the cross
A powerful yet simple retelling of the Easter story helping children understand God’s great plan and the significance of Jesus’ sacrifice. This one is my personal favorite!
Easter in the garden
A reflective story that connects the beauty of springtime with the message of Easter.
GOD GAVE US EASTER
A sweet, comforting story answering those big faith questions and pointing toward the hope we have in Jesus.
The PaRABLE OF THE LILY
This story is so sweet! A kid-friendly way of explaining the resurrection using the symbolism of the Easter lily.
Tradition & Creativity
These timeless stories bring meaning, tradition, and a touch of wonder:
The Egg Tree
This book is a timeless tale of discovering a special Easter tradition that connects generations.
Rechenka’s eggs
A delightful Ukrainian folktale about kindness, miracles, and beautifully decorated Easter eggs.
Heartwarming Easter Tales
Perfect for celebrating beauty, art, and meaningful traditions:
The Legend of the Easter Egg
A meaningful story that connects the tradition of Easter eggs to the message of new life in Christ.
The Legend of the Easter robin
A touching story that ties a small bird to the story of Jesus. This is close to my heart as a Pennsylvania Dutch tale.
The EASTER EGG by Jan Brett
This book is filled with stunning illustrations! We follow Hoppi the bunny who shares a message of kindness and generosity.
Why We Love These Books
These stories have become such a meaningful part of our Easter traditions. They aren’t just lovely to read – they spark conversations, build understanding, and create those sweet family moments of connection and intention that we look forward to each Spring.
Whether you read one each night or gather them all for a cozy afternoon, we hope these books bring as much joy and meaning to your home as they do to ours.
joelle cherie
