Easter is right around the corner! Do you have your Easter plans set? If not, I’ve got you covered. Below are book suggestions and other goodies to place in your Easter baskets. Also included are fun activities that share the Easter message. I’ve met many of the authors, and I think your kids will enjoy their books as much as I do.
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Easter Books for Kids
The Dance of Easter sparks a joyful response of creation to Jesus’s resurrection through lyrical verse and expressive illustrations. This fresh retelling of the Easter story will introduce four- to seven-year-olds to what happened on the first Easter morning,
Howie’s Broken Hee-Haw
This new take on the Palm Sunday story will delight children as they laugh through silly hee-haws, feel sad with Howie when he sees himself as a failure, and cheer him on as he faces his fears and carries Jesus into Jerusalem. Ages 4-7
Bunny Finds Easter
Hop along with Bunny as she looks for the answer to a very big question—What is Easter? Ages 0-4
That Grand Easter Day!
This cumulative story answers the question, “What happened the day the stone rolled away?”
Ages 4-7
Say & Pray Easter Sticker and Activity Book
Little kids will read, write, match, count, and draw as they learn about the Easter story. Ages 3-6
Books for the Easter Basket
I Made the Earth!
An Earth Day book from God’s perspective. The book includes reminders to take care of God’s creation. Ages 4-7
Dream Big, My Precious One
A wildly inspiring book that encourages children to imagine all that their future might hold. Available as a board book or picture book.
Roar Like a Lion: 90 Devotions to a Courageous Faith
The devotions tackle real issues kids face from a light-hearted and approachable tone. Ages 6-10
Indescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids about God and Science
Each devotion features a “Be Amazed” section with fascinating facts, hands-on activities, and a closing prayer. Ages 6-10
Crowned with Glory
An ode to Black hair and Black girl joy. Ages 4-7
Easter Crafts
Easter Activity pages include a dot-to-dot, a scavenger hunt, and an I Spy game.
Cross Easter craft
This cross craft is easy and only requires six materials.
Nature-inspired Easter Cross
Make a cross using sticks from your backyard! The website includes step-by-step instructions.
Empty Tomb
I did this craft with my Sunday school class for many years. It’s best to make a pattern and trace. The kids do all the cutting!
Another Easter Cross Craft
This is another cross craft that includes step-by-step instructions. There’s more tearing paper than cutting in this project, making it easier for younger kids.
Easter Recipes to Make with Kids
Redeemer Bread
I offered this recipe many years ago on my blog, and it’s still one of the top posts.
Resurrection Rolls
These rolls are super simple to make but can be used as an object lesson to better understand the empty tomb.
Other Resources/Easter Basket Ideas
ABCs of Easter (Tiny Theologians)
With simple and concise definitions on each card and Scripture references for each concept, these cards will help your family grasp the glory of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection!
Life of Jesus Silicone Coloring Pages (His Kids Company)
While they color each scene (nativity, Jesus teaching, Jesus walking on water, crucifixion, and Jesus at the empty tomb), you can read the accompanying Bible story, have your kids listen to a Bible story podcast or movie, or chat about what they can recall from the story if they already know it.
Resurrection Eggs
Purchase a set of twelve Resurrection Eggs where each egg tells a story of the events leading up to Jesus’s death and resurrection.
Happy Easter, everyone! If you have other resources that would be valuable to the readers, please share them in the comments.