Here are 25 absolutely wonderful books that make a great addition to an Easter Basket and are perfect additions for the bookshelf!
Stories, stickers, activities and classics make up our fab list of faves and are just as sweet as a chocolate bunny or marshmallow peep!
We both grew up with the anticipation and excitement of the Easter Bunny hopping by and dropping off filled Easter baskets!
Chocolate bunnies, marshmallow peeps, jelly beans and more filled our colorful baskets to the brim - much to our delight!
To balance out those sweet treats, sometimes the Easter Bunny liked to add little toys, games and books to the basket to keep the fun going... and last a little longer than it takes to eat a Marshmallow Peep!
Here are 25 absolutely wonderful books that would make a great addition to an Easter Basket or just to have fun adding to the bookshelf in anticipation of Easter and Springtime!
1. The Fuzzy Little Duckling
The Little Golden Books have such a great variety of stories! They are the perfect size for little hands and always feature delightful illustrations!
The Fuzzy Duckling is one such classic with sweet illustrations!
2. The Easter Egg
We love any title by Jan Brett, and The Easter Egg will delight you with it's captivating artwork and sweet bunny star!
A gorgeously illustrated tale of an aspiring bunny artist who sets out to paint the best Easter Egg is the perfect addition to an Easter Basket, and will be enjoyed every time you read it!
Sticker Books always make a fun surprise to find in an Easter Basket! Below are just three we found!
3. Sticker Dolly Dressing Unicorns
4. Ultimate Sticker Book: Disney Pixar Toy Story 4
5. Dinos Sticker Activity Book
Got Peeps? This cookbook looks like it would be so much fun!
With recipes that satisfy every kind of sweet tooth, if you have a Peeps fan in the house, this recipe book is such a fab and tasty gift idea!
6. Peeps-a-licious
With recipes that satisfy every kind of sweet tooth, if you have a Peeps fan in the house, this recipe book is such a fab and tasty gift idea!
And the Peeps even star in their own books!! Here are two more:
7. Peep, Peep, Hooray!
8. Peeps in Pajamas
9. The Tale of Peter Rabbit
by Beatrix Potter
It wouldn't be a complete list of great Easter books if we didn't include The Tale of Peter Rabbit!
This naughty bunny loves carrots and can't seem to stay away from that delicious vegetable garden!
If you're as big of a fan as we are of Beatrix Potter and these delightful tales, you can purchase all of the small books in a collection here!
If you have a budding artist, this is a wonderful coloring book version...
10. The Tale of Peter Rabbit Coloring Book
11. The Golden Egg Book
by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Leonard Weisgard
If you love The Little Golden Books as much as we do, then The Golden Egg Book is an absolute must-read!
This timeless picture book tells the tale of a curious little bunny who finds an unusual egg and will enchant you with it's stunning illustrations and adorable story!
A true springtime classic, The Golden Egg Book adds some color and charm to any bunny fan's Easter Basket!
12. Easter Basket Mad Libs
Another fun activity book that we wanted to include are the Mad Libs books! So much fun to do!
If you have Berenstain Bears fans in the house, then here are some great titles to add to your Easter book collection!
13. The Berenstain Bears' Easter Parade
by Mike Berenstain
Dressed in their finest, The Berenstain Bears along with their friends and neighbors, make a colorful and fun read in the Easter Parade!
14. The Berenstain Bears and the Real Easter Eggs
by Stan & Jan Berenstain
Brother Bear and Sister Bear are excited for the Easter Egg hunt and come upon a delightful surprise! A wonderful story with a message that celebrates the true meaning of the holiday and season!
15. The Egg Tree
by Katherine Milhous
The Egg Tree by Caldecott Medal award winner by Katherine Milhous is a beautiful story of time honored tradition. Katy and Carl discover painted eggs in the attic that their Grandmom painted as a little girl.
A Pennsylvania Dutch Easter story that will have every reader wanting to hang hand-painted eggs on their own tiny branches of an Egg Tree!
16. Fancy Nancy's Elegant Easter
Easter is the perfect to time be Fancy! Nancy is thrilled to have the perfect reason to plan and throw a party with her friend, Bree! A delightful Lift-The-Flap book!
7. Max and Ruby's Bedtime Book
by Rosemary Wells
In our house, Max and Ruby books were always a perfect choice! This bunny sister and brother duo have so many fun stories to read!
Here's one you'll love!
18. Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure
by Kimberly and James Dean
Our librarian told us about Pete the Cat! He's a huge hit with kids everywhere!
19. The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes
by Du Bose Heyward, illustrated by Marjorie Hack
The Country Bunny wanted to grow up to be the next Easter Bunny! Little did she know that that she'd have a chance to fill those shoes...after she had 21 children!!
20. Thomas and the Easter Eggs
A Little Golden Book
Thomas the Train has proven himself over the years to be a popular pick! He once again saves the day in Thomas and the Easter Eggs!
21. Pinkalicious: Eggstraordinary Easter
by Victoria Kann
Pinkalicious is a feast for the eyes and never fails to entertain! Easter morning fun, a scavenger hunt and stickers included in the book!
Richard Scarry has some super cute Bunny books that are classics! Here are some faves...
22. I Am A Bunny
by Richard Scarry
I am a Bunny is a classic picture book that follows little bunny Nicholas throughout the seasons.
He watches frogs, chases butterflies and dreams about spring in this sweet comforting story about the change of seasons and daily routines!
23. The Bunny Book
by Richard Scarry
24. Best Bunny Book Ever!
by Richard Scarry
25. Grandpa Bunny
Grandpa Bunny loves to teach the little bunnies how to prepare for Spring!
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Hope you enjoyed looking through our list of fabulous Easter books for your Little Easter Bunny!
Have a favorite book that you recommend for the Easter basket or gift-giving? Let us know in the comments below!
Happy Easter!
April & Cenzia
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