Christian Easter Books for Children
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!
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Explaining Easter To Children
Explaining Easter to children can be simple and meaningful, focusing on themes of love, new beginnings, and joy.
Faith-Based Explanation
You can say: “Easter is the time we celebrate Jesus’ love for us. He died on the cross, but three days later, he came back to life.
This reminds us that God’s love is always with us and that Easter is a time of hope and joy.”
Resurrection Eggs – 12 Piece Easter Eggs Set with Booklet and Religious FigurinesJesus Loves Me 5-Button Songbook
The Beginner’s Bible Come Celebrate Easter Sticker and Activity Book
Using Symbols
You can also use symbols to help children understand.
- Easter Eggs: Represent new life, just like baby chicks hatch from eggs.
- The Cross: Reminds Christians of Jesus’ sacrifice and love.
- The Empty Tomb: Symbolizes Jesus’ resurrection and hope.
- Springtime: Shows how things come back to life, just like the message of Easter.
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.
The Easter Egg Hunt for Jesus is a heartwarming story that blends the fun of an Easter egg hunt with the message of faith and friendship.
With charming illustrations and a meaningful lesson, this book helps young readers celebrate the joy of Easter while learning about kindness, giving, and the true spirit of the holiday.
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!
The Story of Easter: The Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces young readers to the true meaning of Easter.
With simple, engaging text, it recounts the events of Jesus’ death and resurrection, helping children understand the significance of faith, love, and hope during the Easter season.
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.
Easter Is Coming! is a joyful and engaging book that helps children anticipate and understand the true meaning of Easter.
With rhythmic storytelling and warm illustrations, it walks young readers through the events leading up to Jesus' resurrection, reminding them that hope and celebration are at the heart of the 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.
Jesus Rose for Me: The True Story of Easter is a beautifully crafted book that introduces young children to the significance of Jesus' death and resurrection.
With simple language and gentle illustrations, this story helps little ones understand the love, hope, and joy of Easter in an age-appropriate way.
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A GREAT list of books! We love Easter and will be reading these!