The 10 Best Easter Books for 1 Year Olds
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Easter is such a fun time to kickoff new traditions with our littlest ones—think egg hunts, "baby's first Easter" outfits, and all the sweet memories, literally my camera roll our first Easter was fullllll. Whether you’re looking for a cute story about bunnies and colorful eggs or something that shares the true meaning of Easter, we’ve rounded up the best Easter books for 1 year olds, babies and toddlers alike. These are perfect to add to your shelf and haul out every year!
Our Top 10 Easter Books for 1-Year-Olds are...
1. Easter Chunky Lift-a-Flap Board Book by R.I. Redd
A delightful flap book perfect for little hands, this Easter-themed favorite introduces little readers to springtime fun with interactive surprises.
2. Hippity, Hoppity, Little Bunny - Finger Puppet Board Book by Cottage Door Press
This adorable book comes with a built-in bunny puppet, making it a fantastic Easter gift for engaging young children in interactive reading.
3. Jesus Loves Me 5-Button Songbook by Ginger Swift
A great way to introduce the Easter story with music! This book features five songs, including the classic "Jesus Loves Me," bringing faith-filled fun to little ones.
4. Soft Like A Bunny by Courtney Acampora
For little readers who love surprises, this book is a fantastic Easter addition. The bright colors and touch and feel elements make it a hit!
5. Clifford’s Happy Easter by Norman Bridwell
Everyone’s favorite big red dog joins in on the Easter fun! This classic story follows Clifford and Emily Elizabeth on an egg-citing adventure.
GOOD NEWS! OUR BOOK RECOS DON'T STOP THERE.
More Top Easter Books for 1-Year-Olds are...
6. Happy Easter, Mouse! (If You Give...) by Laura Numeroff
Join Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie as he goes on an Easter egg hunt! This book has beautiful illustrations, and is the perfect introduction to colors and counting.
7. The Good Egg: An Easter and Springtime Book for Kids by Jory John
This humorous and heartwarming story follows a lovable egg learning important life lessons, making it a great book for older toddlers and young readers.
8. Construction Site: Spring Delight – An Easter Lift-the-Flap Book by Sherri Duskey Rinker
A fun Easter edition of the beloved "Construction Site" series, this book combines trucks, bright colors, and an engaging Easter egg hunt.
9. Happy Easter, Bunny! 3-Button Sound Board Book by Pippa Mellon
This interactive sound book brings Easter to life with sweet sound effects that little readers will adore.
10. Biscuit’s Pet & Play Easter: A Touch & Feel Book by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
A wonderful book for sensory exploration, this touch-and-feel Easter story is perfect for babies and toddlers who love cute baby animals.
More Wonderful Easter Books to Consider:
If you're looking to expand your Easter book collection, here are five additional fantastic Easter books for 1-year-olds:
Llama Llama Easter Egg by Anna Dewdney – We love Llama Llama books! This sweet story featuring Llama Llama and a fun Easter egg hunt.
God Gave Us Easter by Lisa Tawn Bergren – A beautiful book that introduces the story of Easter with faith-filled messages.
The Story of the Easter Bunny by Katherine Tegen – The perfect book to share the tradition of the Easter Bunny with young children.
Easter Egg Countdown with Pat the Bunny by Golden Books – An interactive board book format perfect for little hands to touch and feel.
The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story by Mike Berenstain – A fantastic Easter book that explains the true meaning of Easter in a simple, engaging way.
Photo credit: @littlebookwormclub on Instagram
Bonus Idea: Build an Easter Book Basket for Your Little One
Eeeek, we see this trend on Instagram every year, and it's so sweet! Create a book basket filled with Easter-themed books to celebrate the season: Mix classic stories with interactive board books, colorful illustrations, and meaningful messages about Easter Sunday and Holy Week. (Best part? Kids this age won't know chocolate or jelly beans are missing from their basket!)
