Easter Books For Kids About The Resurrection Story
Because the resurrection of Jesus is central to the Christian faith, I want to emphasize traditions in our home that tell the true story of Easter. As parents, we often spend a lot of time on Christmas preparations to celebrate the birth of Christ, but I want our kids to experience that same anticipation with Easter.
One great way to impress the story of Christ’s death and resurrection on our kids’ hearts is by reading them excellent picture books that tell the Easter story. Much like a prism shows different colors of light depending on the angle you look through it, these wonderful Easter books point to the resurrection of Christ in different ways.
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The Garden, The Curtain, and the Cross by Carl Laferton
Using three basic Bible stories as illustrations, Carl Laferton shows how we were separated from God in the garden. Unable to be in his presence behind the curtain in the temple, God made a way for us to be with him again. This is a great picture book for your early readers to enjoy.
- Hardcover Book
- Carl Laferton (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 32 Pages – 02/18/2016 (Publication Date) – The Good Book Company (Publisher)
The Tale of Three Trees Retold by Angela Elwell Hunt
Three trees talk about what they want to be when they grow up. The first wants to be a great treasure chest. The second tree, a big ship. The third tree wants to be tall so that when people look up to it, they think of God. Although they didn’t know it at first, they were used for so much more than their intended purpose. One is used for the manger where Jesus was laid; the second was used as the boat Jesus sailed in when he calmed the storm. And the third became the cross Jesus died on. This classic story is one of our favorite children’s Easter books.
- Christian Children’s Books
- Christianity
- Hardcover Book
- Hunt, Angela Elwell (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
He Is Risen: Rocks Tell the Story of Easter by Patti Rokus
In this clever board book, Patti Rokus uses rocks as illustrations to demonstrate the death and resurrection of Jesus. Told in a simple, easy-to-understand format, the book has Bible verses at the bottom of each page that show the truth of His word. This is a wonderful way to get young readers engaged while telling them the Easter story.
- Hardcover Book
- Zondervan (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 32 Pages – 02/05/2019 (Publication Date) – Zonderkidz (Publisher)
’Twas the Morning of Easter by Glenys Nellist
For those of you who love the poem “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Clement Clark Moore, this book by a different author is very similar. Little readers will love this simple story because of the colorful illustrations and classic rhymes: “But the cave was empty! He just wasn’t there! Mary sat down and wept, and her cries filled the air; but suddenly, Mary heard someone behind. “Dear woman, who is it that you hope to find?”
- Hardcover Book
- Nellist, Glenys (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 32 Pages – 02/02/2021 (Publication Date) – Zonderkidz (Publisher)
The Legend of the Easter Egg by Lori Walburg
One of our favorite Christmas books is The Legend of the Candy Cane, which tells the story of Christ’s life. This picture book is the Easter version by the same author. Thomas and his sister spend their days leading up to Easter going on egg hunts together. But Thomas eventually has to leave his sister because she is very sick. He goes to stay with a nice couple who tell him what the Easter egg means and how it connects to the crucifixion and resurrection. With his newfound faith in Jesus, Thomas makes many colored eggs and takes them to his sister to share with her what he learned about the Easter egg.
- Hardcover Book
- Walburg, Lori (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 32 Pages – 02/01/1999 (Publication Date) – Zonderkidz (Publisher)
The Easter Story by Brian Wildsmith
A donkey follows Jesus through Palm Sunday, communion, and his eventual death and resurrection. Coming from an animal’s point of view, this story is a good way to tell the true meaning of Easter in a different light. From its unique perspective, it’s a great book kids of all ages will love!
- Hardcover Book
- Wildsmith, Brian (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 32 Pages – 01/01/2000 (Publication Date) – Eerdmans Books for Young Readers (Publisher)
Easter by Gail Gibbons
This story shares the good news of the Gospel and the true meaning of Easter and tells where all of the typical Easter traditions come from, such as the Easter bunny, Easter eggs, and the word Easter itself. Because the text is short on each page, young children will enjoy this book.
- Hardcover Book
- Gibbons, Gail (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 32 Pages – 01/20/1994 (Publication Date) – Holiday House (Publisher)
On That Easter Morning by Mary Joslin
Josling tells the story of Easter in accurate detail through the many events leading up to Christ’s death on the cross. One of the stories included in this book is when Jesus destroys the marketplace that people made out of the temple. The hope and peace this story shares and its beautiful illustrations make this book a great addition to your library.
- Hardcover Book
- Pasquali, Elena (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 32 Pages – 01/24/2020 (Publication Date) – Lion Children’s Bks (Publisher)
The Very First Easter by Paul L. Maier
The reader follows Chris, a little boy who loves Easter but not for the right reasons, as his parents tell him Jesus’ life story from when he was a child to his ascension into heaven. Throughout the book, Chris learns about the perfect gift of salvation and how important it is to those who love Jesus. Short Bible verses that go along with the story his parents tell him are sprinkled throughout the book.
- Maier Ph.D., Paul L (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 32 Pages – 01/01/2003 (Publication Date) – Concordia Pub House (Publisher)
The Story of Easter by Aileen Fisher
Although she shares the Easter story for much of the book, Aileen Fisher also tells about Easter egg hunt traditions, coloring eggs, and church services held during the Easter season. It also includes a craft idea and recipe in the back.
- Fisher, Aileen (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 32 Pages – 01/03/1998 (Publication Date) – HarperCollins (Publisher)
I hope this list of Resurrection stories will help you establish some Easter traditions in your home. What are some of your favorite Easter books?
Happy Resurrection Day!
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