I just love children’s books, especially holiday-themed ones! We celebrate Easter with our kids, but we keep it geared toward Jesus’ Resurrection. This post is filled with books that focus on the true meaning behind Easter.

The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story for Little Ones by Mike Berenstain

“Even the youngest readers will understand the real meaning of Easter in this addition to the faith-based series of Berenstain Bears books. In this abridged board book version of the bestselling The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story, little ones will discover that Easter is more than candy and egg hunts as they learn about Jesus’ resurrection alongside their favorite Bear cubs.”

The Easter Story by Patricia A. Pingry

“This board book 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.”

Jesus Rose for Me by Jared Kennedy

“Every Easter, we celebrate that Jesus Christ is more powerful than death. But what does that mean for your little one? Jesus Rose for Me by author Jared Kennedy helps toddlers and preschoolers understand the true, Christian meaning of Easter in a personal, memorable way.”

Jesus Saves: The Gospel for Toddlers by Sarah Reju

“Toddlers are not too young to learn the gospel! Help them discover how and why Jesus saves in this hopeful and beautifully illustrated board book. Using easy-to-understand, simple concepts, children’s book author Sarah Reju offers a way for parents to teach the good news to children ages one to four.”

The Story of Easter by Helen Dardik

“God’s love for his followers culminates in the Easter story, beginning with Jesus’s last supper with his disciples and ending with his ascension into Heaven. Jesus’s love and faith in God is unshaken in this story of his death and resurrection, and his promise of everlasting life is finally fulfilled.”

The Berenstain Bears The Very First Easter by Jan and Mike Berenstain

“See the very first Easter from the heartwarming Berenstain Bear’s point of view—from Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem to the Last Supper to the risen Lord’s first appearance on Easter Sunday.”

A Very Happy Easter Prayer by Bonnie Rickner Jensen

“The weather is warming, flowers are blooming, and cuddly critters are leaving their nests. Join the adorable woodland animals as they thank God for all the blessings of Easter in this delightful prayer book for kids.”

My Easter Basket: The True Story of Easter by Dr. Mary Manz Simon

“Easter is about much more than yellow chicks and white bunnies. Young children can use the colors in this basket to discover the real meaning of this special day. As they walk through the Bible story, they will learn why we celebrate Easter—because Jesus is alive!”

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There you have it! These are all the books we personally keep on our bookshelves to teach our kids about the true meaning of Easter 💛