With Easter just around the corner, I’ve rounded up a list of Christ-Centered Easter Books for you to enjoy with your children that help explain the Good News of Jesus and the real reason we celebrate Easter!
The Easter Story – From Jesus’ ministry to his miraculous Resurrection, the events surrounding the first Easter are explained in a way that little ones will understand.
Jesus Calling the Story of Easter – this book uses storytelling from throughout the Bible, simple Bible verses and short Jesus Calling devotions to show kids how Easter was part of God’s plan from the beginning.
This is the Gospel – From God’s good creation to Adam and Eve’s sin, Jesus’s life, death and resurrection, the Holy Spirit’s gift of faith and Jesus’s return as King over all of creation,This Is the Gospel will introduce your kids to the good news.
Easter is Coming – In a time when children’s Easter excitement often focuses on only egg hunts and candy, this book offers a different—and true—reason for joy and expectancy. It’s designed to be read and reread on the days leading up to Easter, telling the greatest story and building a sense of anticipation and celebration in little hearts.
Good News it’s Easter! – The whimsical rhyming stories ultimately lead to the rebirth of Christ who “steps free from the cave” to “live and love and save!”
This is Easter – This captivating book draws you into the story of Jesus—from telling fishermen to “come and follow me!” to giving His life on the cross. Perfect for toddlers, this engaging little book shows how Easter is all about God’s amazing love.
Jesus Rose for Me – This book helps toddlers understand that Jesus died for us and rose from the dead. Because of the compelling content and modern, vivid illustrations, children will live in the joy of the greatest truth of all: Jesus is alive!
The Gospel – Each book in the Big Theology for Little Hearts series introduces a big idea from the Bible with concise definitions and engaging illustrations to help young minds gain a foundational understanding of God’s word.
The Very First Easter – This book introduces children to the amazing story of Jesus’ death and resurrection with exciting new artwork from the bestselling and beloved The Beginner’s Bible.
The Story of Easter – A padded board book that introduces young hearts to the miraculous story of the first Easter. Sweet text and adorable illustrations will engage kids as they read along with parents and grandparents.
The Crazy Easter Day – A cute book that imagines the crazy celebration that might have occurred when Jesus arose . . . a festive day filled with chirps and croaks, shouts and coos and loop-de-doos. Kids will learn how they too can shout and sing and spread the news that Jesus is alive.
Jesus is Risen – From the empty tomb to Jesus’ appearance to the disciples, the story of Jesus’ triumph over death is told with vibrant pop-ups by renowned paper artist Agostino Traini. Perfect as a gift, this book brings the Easter story to life in a whole new way for children.
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Thank you for sharing these!!