Looking for bunnies? Looking for eggs? Whatever your young readers are looking for this Easter season, these tactile and interactive offerings will take them on a fun-filled journey.
 

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Peekaboo Easter. World of Eric Carle. ISBN 9780593750179. 
Baby-Toddler–The Very Hungry Caterpillar is hiding in baskets among tasty treats, bunnies, eggs, chocolates, and more. Young children will find joy in the search for the caterpillar on each spread, ending with a playful “PEEKABOO! We found you!” VERDICT While not the best Easter board book around, this is a valuable addition to holiday collections, particularly for enthusiasts of the series.

Hap-Pea Easter by Keith Baker. illus. by author. S. & S./Beach Lane. ISBN 9781665940245. 
Toddler-K–Baker’s adorable peas present their first holiday book, full of rhyme and whimsy. Simple rhyming stanzas offer a preview of the spring season, then prepare young readers for Easter activities, such as egg decorating and an egg hunt. VERDICT Sure to be a holiday favorite, as pages filled with pleasant rhymes and joyful illustrations beg to be read over and over again.

Hoppy Easter! by Pamela Bobowicz. Scholastic. ISBN 9781546139133. 
PreS-K–Join Gabby, Pandy Paws, and the rest of the Gabby Cats as they celebrate Easter. Each of the Gabby Cats has their own way of celebrating, from crafts to music, and each brings their own special touch to the Easter fun. VERDICT Purchase where other titles in the series circulate well with young readers.

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Easter EGGstravaganza: With Lift-the-Flap Surprises! by Roald Dahl. illus. by Quentin Blake. Grosset & Dunlap. ISBN 9780593660850. 
Baby-Toddler–The characters from Fantastic Mr. Fox are back to show “chiddlers” how to have “delumptious” fun with their chocolate Easter eggs. VERDICT A secondary board book purchase for large libraries with expansive holiday collections or for those where Roald Dahl is popular.

We’re Going on an Egg Hunt by Goldie Hawk. ­illus. by Angie Rozelaar. Nosy Crow. ISBN 9798887771298. 
Toddler-K–This fun and rhythmic book is an Easter spin on a popular childhood chant. As three children search for eggs, they are met with charming spring creatures, as opposed to the daunting and dangerous conditions of the original bear hunt. VERDICT This fun take on an old chant offers a simple and secular presentation of the holiday, sure to delight young children and leave them eager to embark on an egg hunt of their own.

Can You Find the Easter Bunny? by Danielle McLean. illus. by Suzie Mason. Tiger Tales. ISBN 9781664351356. 
Toddler-PreS–Easter is approaching, and the bunny is missing—can you find the bunny? This board book takes readers on a hide-and-seek adventure. VERDICT A multisensory title sure to make your youngest readers giggle. Purchase where other hide-and-seek style board books are popular.

5 Silly Easter Eggs by Ilanit Oliver. illus. by Allison Black. Scholastic/Cartwheel. ISBN 9781546144601. 
Baby-Toddler–This truck-shaped board book takes readers on a countdown journey through Spring Fields. The truck’s bed is full of five Easter eggs, and, one-by-one, the playfully painted eggs hide at the homes of five friends. VERDICT Sure to appeal to the youngest readers, this book is perfect for one-on-one reading.

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Baby’s First Easter by Cheryl Orsini. illus. by author. Hardie Grant Bks. ISBN 9781761213328.
Baby-Toddler–A cheery opportunity to explore common Easter themes. VERDICT Readers hoping for the context or religiosity of Easter won’t find it here; those hoping for a cozy lapsit story featuring images of family love and springtime joy, will.

Bunny’s Easter Basket by Danna Smith. illus. by Kathryn Selbert. Little Simon. ISBN 9781665951968. 
Baby-Toddler–A cheerful bunny hops around the forest hiding eggs for her woodland friends. This lovely book is as well-suited for story time as it is for bedtime. VERDICT A simple, straightforward Easter book with story hour potential that will delight young eyes and is enjoyable to read.

Easter Fun: A Brown Baby Parade Book by Nikki Shannon Smith. illus. by Ashley ­Evans. Crown. ISBN 9780593711484. 
Toddler-K–A little Black girl beams with delight as she wakes on Easter morning to find a basket brimming with treats. After Easter brunch, the parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles head outside to watch young cousins scamper around the yard in hot pursuit of hidden eggs. VERDICT A worthwhile title for collections looking for diverse representation in holiday preparations and traditions.

In the Easter Egg Workshop: A Pop-Up Adventure by Joel Stern. illus. by Nancy Leschnikoff. Little Simon. ISBN 9781665966580. 
Baby-Toddler–In this springtime twist on Santa Claus’s North Pole workshop, a gregarious bunny walks readers through a festive workshop where cute roly-poly chicks are hard at work assembling lavish Easter baskets. VERDICT An easy, energetic holiday book to linger over.