Easter is fast approaching. Wasn’t it just Valentines Day yesterday? It seems that way. Before you know it we’ll be enjoying burgers and hot dogs on the grill for Memorial Day weekend.

My husband and I miss our kids being little. Easter was their second favorite holiday, just behind Christmas. We miss their excitement of running to the front door to discover what goodies the Easter Bunny left for them. Even our son (who’ll be 25 this year) was reminiscing with us recently about Easter and the fond memories he has of it. My kids not only had an Easter basket waiting for them when they woke up in the morning, but their grandparents and great-grandparents also gave them baskets. Apparently the Easter Bunny stopped at their homes too.

Knowing my kids would get A LOT Of candy between two sets of grandparents and a set of great-grandparents, the Easter Bunny would leave more non-candy items in the basket found in our home. They still received candy, but they also received coloring books, crayons, small toys and a plush toy. I would also tuck a book or two into the basket too.

I was recently sent the CUTEST Easter books I have ever seen to review. These are keepers for sure. Often when I receive books to review I’ll donate them to the program I work in (I work with children 5-12 years old), or give them to family and friends after I am done with my review. Every now and then I receive books that are just too darling to part with. I will keep them for my “future grandchildren.” No kidding! I just hope my kids have kids one day. I cannot wait to read books to my future grandchildren. But I digress.

There are the sweet books I received to review.

Little Blue Bunny

by Erin Guendelsberger and illustrated by Stila Lim

Ages 4-8

Blue Bunny was gifted to a little boy on his birthday. He knew that the little boy would play with him, but Blue Bunny was looking for great adventures after the boy grew up and didn’t play with him anymore. Little did Blue Bunny know that his greatest adventures were not what he had planned.

This is such a sweet story. I can sort of relate to it. I have two plush (well, not as plush as they once were) stuffed animals from when I was a baby. One I named “Pal” is so worn out that it looks like a grey rag. It has rips in it, no ears, mis-matched eyes and horrible patch jobs The other still resembles a dog. Her name is “Bridget.” They went with me everywhere. They were my “best friends” growing up, so to speak.

I loved this story. It’s heart-warming.

The illustrations are beautiful. They are so soft and colorful and really bring the book to life.

The Easter Egg Hunt in my Town

by Laura Baker and illustrated by Jo Parry

Ages 3-8

Join little bunny as he goes across town looking for Easter eggs.

This book is a rhyming book which is always popular with children.

The critters found in the book (dogs, pigs, chickens, foxes and even the bunnies) are SO CUTE! The images are so cheerful and colorful.

This book is also interactive in a way because you and your child can look over the pages to see if they can find the Easter eggs too. Some are easy to spot, and others require a bit more searching. I think that adds to the fun of this cute book.

Bear Finds Eggs

by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Jane Chapman.

Ages 4-8

I did not know that this book is part of a book series such as Bear Feels Sick, Bear Wants More, and Bear’s Loose Tooth.

This can be considered an Easter book, as well as a non-Easter book. It can go either way.

Mother Meadowlark has lost her eggs, so Bear and his friends search high and low for them. Every time they find one they paint it with a bright color so it won’t get lost again. They also put them inside the bunny’s basket to keep them safe. The colored eggs and bunny with a basket can be seen as Easter things, but not necessarily ONLY Easter. This could be seen as a spring time book too seeing as how spring is when birds lay eggs and baby birds are born.

This is a cute book and an enjoyable read. I love the charming illustrations too. They really bring this story to life.

The Great Easter Race

by Sesame Workshop. Written by Craig Manning and illustrated by Ernie Kwait.

Ages 5-7

If your child loves Elmo and all the Sesame Street characters, then they will love this bright and colorful book. It features many of the popular Sesame Street characters including Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, Grover, and more.

Everyone is taking part of an Easter time race, as well as some woodland creatures including a bunny and a turtle. In a way this is a kid version of the tortoise and the hare. In this story it’s the Sesame Street characters that try and interfere with turtle (but for a good reason).

This is a fun rhyming book that is sure to delight your child/grandchild. It even includes over 75 Easter themed stickers.

Somebunny Loves You

by Rose Rossner and illustrated by Jessica Gibson

Ages 0-3

This charming board book features babies with their mothers (or fathers, it can be either) who express how much they love their little one.

“I wooly, wooly love you, my mini buttercup” said the sheep to it’s lamb. 

“You made my heart sing a friendly, happy tune” said the bird to it’s chick. 

These are just a few examples.

This book is great for year-round, not just for Easter time.

The Littlest Bunny

by Lily Jacobs and illustrated by Robert Dunn.

Ages 1-4

This is another rhyming book. It’s also a board book.

A family adopts a tiny bunny from the pet store. But this is not your ordinary bunny – this is the Easter Bunny in disguise and he needs to sneak out of the house to deliver all the eggs and baskets before the family wakes up. Can he do it? You’ll have to read the book to find out.

On a side note… please do not adopt a rabbit for Easter unless you are fully committed to keeping it. Rabbits need a lot of care and are not cheap. We fostered one for a few months. I’m glad we did because we were going to adopt one before we realized how much work they are. Also, if you do adopt a rabbit and decide you don’t want to keep it, PLEASE give to to an animal shelter and do not set it free into the woods. They are not equipped to survive in the wild. They are domestic creatures. 

How to Catch the Easter Bunny

by Adam Wallace and illustrated by Andy Elkerton

Ages 4-8

There are several books in the “How to Catch…” series. You’ll find books like How to Catch a Yeti, How to Catch a Snowman, How to Catch a Mermaid and many more.

The How to Catch the Easter Bunny book is a limited edition found only at Target.

I love the sparkly text on the cover of this book. Inside you’ll also find an exclusive poster. That was a fun surprise.

This book explores the various ways people try to catch the Easter Bunny (and fail). Some of the ways are very creative. I think this book would make a great conversation starter on how you and your child can try and catch the Easter Bunny this year. I am going to bring this book to work and read it to my “work kids” and afterwards have them tell me what they would do to try and catch the Easter Bunny. Too bad we’ll be in Spring Break for Easter, otherwise I’d have the kids come up with some kind of a “trap” to catch him.

Speaking the “How to Catch…” books, I also received to review another “How to Catch…” book. Unfortunately I received it on Friday when I was at work, and I was unable to write about it this weekend (sorry).

How to Catch a Leprechaun

by Adam Wallace and illustrated by Andy Elkerton.

Ages 4-8

This is such a fun book. The little leprechaun always creates such mischief the night before Saint Patrick’s Day, from getting glitter everywhere to coloring the toilet water green. So many people have tried to come up with creative aways to catch the elusive leprechaun, but to no avail. Better luck next year!

If you haven’t read any of the “How to Catch…” books, these two books would be a great introduction to this fun series.

I also received another St. Patrick’s Day themed book, but it could be appreciated year round too.

You Shamrock My World

by Rose Rossner and illustrated by Ele Smietanka

Ages 0-3

While this does have a St. Patrick’s day theme to it, you could enjoy this book year round. It’s about how much a parent loves his/her child. The illustrations do lean towards a St. Patrick’s day theme (the sheep is wearing a leprechaun hat), as well as the words used. Still, I can see this book being appreciated year round.

Cute and colorful is how I’d describe this darling little board book.

All of these books can be found at many retail locations, including on Amazon and Barnes and Nobles.

All of the books, with the exception of Bear Finds Eggs, are published by Sourcebooks. You can find them on social media too (their links are found on the bottom of their website).

Bear Finds Eggs is published by Simon & Schuster. They can also be found on social media.

Easter is on Sunday, March 31, 2024 this year.

Kimberly

*I received free samples in order to do this review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.