Egg Hunts, Activities and More: 9 Easter-Themed Picture Books for Kids

With the Easter break this long weekend, we think it’s nice to consider non-chocolate gifts and activities for young ones. We’ve compiled a list of nine Easter-themed picture books.

Five Little Easter Bunnies by Martha Mumford

Join five little Easter Bunnies as they set off on an exciting lift-the-flap Easter egg hunt. With five delicious eggs to find and count, it’s a perfect springtime adventure! You’ll have to lift the flaps to search for the tasty prizes – and there might be some surprises along the way too! Get ready for non-stop Easter fun in this beautifully illustrated read-aloud, full of the joys of spring.

Readers aged 2+

That’s Not My Bunny by Fiona Watt

A delightful touchy-feely book with simple, repetitive text. Bright, colourful illustrations with textures to touch and feel on every page. Helps very young children develop language and sensory skills. Series awarded “Best Buy” by readers of Prima magazine.

Readers aged 0+

Bluey: Easter Fun! by Bluey

Get making with loads of egg-cellent Easter activities for the whole family. Bluey is a six-year-old blue heeler pup who loves to play. Along with her friends and family, Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure.

Readers aged 3+

We’re Going on an Egg Hunt by Martha Mumford

Join the Easter Bunnies as they set off on an exciting lift-the-flap Easter egg hunt. With ten eggs to find and count, it’s great fun. But watch out for the obstacles along the way – lambs, chicks, bees and ducks – and there’s even a wolfish surprise, so do take care.

Readers aged 2+

Peter Rabbit: A Fluffy Easter Tale by Beatrix Potter

An adorable Easter touch and feel book from Peter Rabbit. Happy Easter from Peter Rabbit! Join Peter on an Easter adventure in this charming touch and feel book. With tactile elements on every page and a simple story to follow, this board book is perfect for little bunnies at Easter. Perfect for little bunnies at Easter.

Readers aged 0+

Little Bilby’s Aussie Easter Egg Hunt by Jody Michelle Pratt and Yvonne Mes

A pleasure to read aloud, this Easter board book for ages 0 to 4 comes complete with rhyme, repetition and animal noises, and explores Australian animals in their natural habitats. Easter eggs to share with all their friends. This colourfully illustrated picture book showcases the diversity of Australia’s egg-laying animals. Each spread reveals an egg in its natural environment and asks the question ‘Whose egg could this be?’. After turning the page, the egg is matched with the animal it belongs to.

Readers aged 2+

Guess How Much I Love You by Anita Jeram and Sam McBratney

Guess How Much I Love You tells the story of a game Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare play as they try to express their love for each other. But as each tries to outdo the other, they discover that love is not an easy thing to measure! This gorgeous new pop-up edition is one that children will ask for time and again.

Readers aged 2+

Grug and His First Easter by Ted Prior

One warm sunny day, Grug discovers that Easter is on its way. Then he is visited by a mysterious creature, who leaves treats of special eggs for Grug to find. Grug decides to hide some eggs in the forest for his bush friends to find – and delivers a special egg for a special friend. Along the way, he makes some art from the shiny egg wrappers and has a strange dream. But will he ever find out who the mysterious creature is?

Readers aged 1+

Peppa’s Easter Egg Hunt by Peppa Pig

It’s Easter time and Grandpa Pig has organized a special Easter Egg hunt. But Peppa Pig and her friends find more than chocolate eggs at the end of the garden. . .This brand new board storybook featuring Peppa and George is perfect for sharing with little Peppa Pig fans and makes the ideal gift this Easter. Based on the hit pre-school animation, Peppa Pig.

Readers aged 2+