Preschool Easter Book Ideas

The Listen! Look! series features lively board books for young children, which introduce Bible stories and engage children as they listen and look. The simple text and repeating lines foster early literacy development. Questions at the end of each book help parents and teachers lead the children in a discussion of how God's action in the Bible story can be applied in their own faith lives. Ages 1-4.

One April morning, a boy and his older sister go outside to gather eggs. "Let's pretend we're hunting Easter eggs!" Lucy says. "What are Easter eggs?" Thomas wonders. Later, when Lucy falls sick, Thomas goes to stay with John and Mary Sonneman at their candy store. But all the candy he could desire does not cure Thomas's aching heart. Only when Mary Sonneman shares with him the story of Easter does he understand the hope he has--and what he can do about his sister's illness.

Featuring the beloved setting and characters from the best-selling Legend of the Candy Cane, this moving story takes us deeper into the mystery of Christianity. Dramatic illustrations by James Bernardin underscore the chilling fear of separation and death--and the dazzling joy of reunion and new life. Recommended for ages 4 to 8.

With hilarious stories and nutty pictures, the Tales from the Back Pew series offers kid's a unique view of church. Enjoy plenty of giggles with your child--and learn fun, important truths about God, church, and the Bible. Recommended for ages 6 to 9.

The major focus of this book is on Christ's resurrection. It presents the sequence of events in such a way that readers will readily understand the chronology and the significance of the circumstances and people involved. Recommended for ages 6 to 10, grades 1 to 5.

Just as a little boy named Sam and an old man named Henry remind the town of Easterville, best-selling author Melody Carlson reminds us as well that the true meaning of Easter is not Easter bonnets, baskets, colored eggs, candy, or decorations. It is the glorious story of a cross on a hill and an empty tomb, and the wonderful news of forgiveness that the Easter story brings us. Recommended for ages 5 and up.