Christian Easter Books can help kids understand the true meaning of the holiday and reinforce their faith.
They may also spark important conversations about religion and spirituality.
In this introduction, we share some of the best Christian Easter books for kids, and how they can help you share the story of Easter with your children.
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Bring the Christian spirit of Easter to your children with Christian Easter Books for kids.
During the Easter holidays and Lent, do you feel the overarching story of Jesus is often overshadowed or lost to the Easter bunny?
These books will teach the original story of Easter – no Easter bunnies!
CHRISTIAN EASTER BOOKS
As Little Cub celebrates Easter with Papa, Mama, and her brother and sister, she begins to ask her papa questions about this very special day of the year.
Papa lovingly explains God’s plans for his children, while taking Little Cub on a memorable walk through her stunning Arctic world, and he shares how Easter came about in clear, simple terms that even the littlest cubs can understand.
Here is the story of Easter told in about 200 words that are simple enough for a toddler to hear.
From Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem through the crucifixion and the Resurrection, the Easter story is presented in its most traditional form.
Vibrant illustrations paired with classic text bridge the connection between the biblical story and today’s Easter celebration.
This book retells the events of Palm Sunday through Easter day (Matthew 21:1-28:10; Mark 11:1-16-8; Luke 19:29-24:12; John 12:12-20:10).
The Arch Book series tells popular Bible stories through fun-to-read rhymes and bright illustrations.
This well-loved series captures the attention of children, telling scripturally sound stories that are enjoyable and easy to remember.
The Bear cubs are candy-crazy this Easter!
But Missus Ursula and some Sunday school students tell the cubs about Jesus’s resurrection and show them that salvation is much sweeter than candy!
This tells the story of Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem, the Lord’s Supper, and the crucifixion and resurrection.
Illustrations show Jesus as a friend to children while the story, based on the Gospels, simply and gently explains Jesus’ death as the means of salvation for mankind.
The importance of family and sharing are beautifully shown in this board book all about Easter celebrations.
Tomie dePaola’s bright illustrations and easy-to-follow text explain the traditions associated with this special holiday.
The world’s greatest book, beautifully illustrated and written in a clear, simple style for children, has been approved by an editorial board consisting of leaders from the Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish faiths.
A gentle look at Jesus’ birth, childhood, teachings, crucifixion, and resurrection.
Written in a simple, warm style that will captivate and inspire, and colorfully illustrated with seven new pages of artwork, it’s a perfect introduction to Jesus for very young children.
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A GREAT list of books! We love Easter and will be reading these!