March 5, 2024Whimsical Easter Picture Books for Children

Author: Josée Bergeron, Backwoods Mama
Every Easter my children look forward to receiving a new Easter themed picture book in their basket. It’s a much loved Easter tradition in our home. There is no shortage of Easter themed picture books for children but if you are looking for stories that are magical, whimsical, and beautifully illustrated you’ve come to the right place. I should also mention that the Easter picture books in this list are non-religious. Disclaimer: This page contains Amazon Affiliates links and I may earn a small commission from your purchases made through them. 
Backwoods Mama Recommends the Following Children's Books for Spring and Easter
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Bear Finds Egg

by Karma Wilson (Author) and Jane Chapman (Illustrator) (*NEW February 2024)

Karma Wilson and illustrator Jane Chapman are back with a brand new Bear Book! In this new book, Bear and his forest friends help Mama Meadowlark find her lost eggs.

Ages: 4 to 8

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Easter on the Farm

by Phyllis Alsdurf (Author) and Lisa Hunt (Illustrator) (*NEW March 2024)

The newest release from the Countryside Holidays collection!

A young girl and her family are ready to celebrate the new life of spring. She meets baby animals, helps prepare the garden for planting, and collects pussy willows by the marsh. As they get ready to host a community Easter egg hunt on the farm, the family also decorates eggs with natural dyes and makes funny gifts from egg shells and grass. (from Amazon.com)

Ages: 4 to 7

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Egg

by Kevin Henkes (Author, Illustrator)

Four colorful eggs are ready to hatch. Three birds hatch but one egg waits, and waits and waits. Finally, there is a surprise (hint: it’s not a bird!). A simple story about being different and friendship told through simple words and illustrations.

Ages: Babies to 5

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Eggs Are Everywhere

by Chronicle Books (Author), Wednesday Kirwan (Illustrator)

A lovely lip-the-flap for littles.

Ages: 1 to 3

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Hush, Little Bunny

by David Ezra Stein (Author, Illustrator)

A sweet take on the “Hush, Little Baby” lullaby.

Ages: 4 to 8

Reference the Backwoods Mama blog post, “40+ Nature-Inspired Spring Crafts for Kids”

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Little Blue Bunny

by Erin Guendelsberger (Author), Stila Lim (Illustrator)

A heartwarming story about the relationship between a boy and little blue bunny as they go on many adventures together and the boy grows up.

Ages: 1 to 5

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Little Blue Truck's Springtime

by Alice Schertle (Author), Jill McElmurry (Illustrator)

Part of the much loved Little Blue Truck series, in this book Little Blue Truck goes on a drive with good friend Toad to notice signs of spring.

Ages: Babies to 4

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Little White Rabbit

by Kevin Henkes (Author, Illustrator)

Little white rabbit hopped along. When he hopped through the high grass he wondered what it would be like to be green. When he hopped through the fir trees he wondered what it would be like to be tall. A lovely book about wondering and imagination with gentle illustrations.

Ages: Babies to 5

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Mousekin's Easter

by Edna Miller (Author)

This classic tale from 1989, follows Mousekin’s springtime search for food brings after a long winter. During Mousekin’s search he discovers colored eggs, a white rabbit, and other symbols of Easter.

Ages: 6 to 8

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Marshmallow: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids

by Clare Turlay Newberry (Author, Illustrator)

Oliver the cat lives indoors and doesn’t know about other animals until Miss Tilly brings home something small, white and fuzzy, a baby bunny named Marshmallow. This book was originally published in 1942 and became winner of the 1943 Caldecott Honor.

Ages: 2 to 6

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Pat the Bunny

by Dorothy Kunhardt (Author), Golden Books (Illustrator)

A lovely little interactive book that works well for emerging readers.

Ages: Baby to 3

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Rechenka's Eggs

by Patricia Polacco (Author)

One day Babushka, who is known for her beautifully painted eggs, rescues a goose from the wild and cares for it. The goose, named Rechenka, accidentally breaks Babushka’s prized painted eggs, but soon there is a miracle! This classic was originally published in 1942 and became winner of the 1943 Caldecott Honor.

Ages: 3 to 9

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The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes

by DuBose Heyward (Author), Marjorie Flack (Illustrator)

Published in 1939, this story is a favourite among my children. Mama Cottontail has many little babies (21!) and has given up her dream of becoming a Easter Bunny one day. That is until Grandfather Bunny sees how well behaved her children are and makes her the most important Easter Bunny of all!

Ages: 3 to 7

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The Golden Egg Book

(Little Golden Book) by Margaret Wise Brown (Author), Leonard Weisgard (Illustrator)

Once there was a little bunny and he was all alone. This classic Easter story was published in 1947 and is about a bunny that finds an egg and a friend.

Ages: 1 to 5

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The Little Rabbit

by Nicola Killen (Author, Illustrator)

The rain has stopped so Ollie and her toy bunny go outside to splash in puddles. Suddenly a magical breeze blossoms swoops by and bunny comes to life!

Ages: 4 to 8

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The Easter Bunny That Overslept

by Priscilla & Otto Friedrich (Author), Donald Saaf (Illustrator

The Easter Bunny is sound asleep but it’s Easter Day – oh no! Another classic first published in 1957.

Ages: 4 to 8

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The Easter Egg

by Jan Brett (Author, Illustrator)

Hoppi wants to make the most beautiful Easter egg so that he can help the Easter Rabbit on Easter day. Feeling frustrated by how the challenge Hoppi goes into the forest where he discovers a blue egg. A beautiful and richly illustrated book by one of my favourite author/illustrators Jan Brett.

Ages: 4 to 8

Reference the Backwoods Mama blog post, “50 Spring Nature Activities for Kids of All Ages”

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The Spring Rabbit: An Easter Tale

by Angela McAllister (Author), Christopher Corr (Illustrator)

At the end of winter a sunbeam wakes up Spring. Spring brings the world to life and transforms a cold bird into a warm furry rabbit. To show gratitude to Spring, rabbit gathers eggs from birds which he gives to children in the nearby village. A lovely lyrical book filled with colourful illustrations.

Ages: 2 to 7

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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Chick!

by Lucille Colandro (Author), Jared Lee (Illustrator)

This funny story about an old lady that swallows a chick, straw, eggs, a basket and more! This is the Easter version of the There Was an Old Lady books.

Ages: 3 to 5

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Too Many Carrots

by Katy Hudson (Author, Illustrator)

Rabbit loves carrot, and collects them wherever he goes. But Rabbit has a problem, a big carroty problem. Rabbit has too many carrots!

Ages: 2 to 5

You're My Little Honey Bunny - A Kids Book Recommended by Backwoods MamaBadget Text

You're My Little Honey

by Nicola Edwards (Author), Natalie Marshall (Illustrator)
A sweet rhyming story for little honey bunnies. Ages: 2 to 5 Reference the Backwoods Mama Blog Post “Spring Picture Books for Children”

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