Bunny Finds Easter

by Laura Sassi

Easter may have many fun traditions, but Bunny wants to “What is Easter?” Little ones canenjoy learning the true meaning of Easter alongside Bunny,celebrating Jesus and his resurrection with Laura Sassi’s sweet and rhyming text. Easter is for coloring eggs, wearing a lovely bonnet, joining in an egg hunt, and attending church with family! But the most important thing about this holiest of seasonsis to celebrate and focus on Jesus. Children will be introduced to the meaning of Easter through colorful illustrations and playful rhymes. Bunny Finds Easter encourages children, parents, and grandparents This inspirational board book is perfect

Genres: Animals, Childrens, Picture Books

18 pages, Board Book

Published February 1, 2022

About the author

Laura Sassi has a passion for telling stories in prose and rhyme. She is the author of multiple books for young children including the best-selling Goodnight, Ark (Zonderkidz), which was a 2015 Christian Book Award Finalist; Goodnight, Manger (Zonderkidz); Diva Delores and the Opera House Mouse (Union Square Publishing), which was a 2021-2022 Iowa Goldfinch Award Nominee; Love Is Kind (Zonderkidz), which was a 2020 Anna Dewdney Read Together Award Honor Book; Little Ewe: The Story of One Lost Sheep (Beaming Books), Bunny Finds Easter (Zonderkidz), Happy Birthday, Christmas Child (Paraclete Press), her new counting board book, and coming in 2023, from Paraclete Press, My Tender Heart Bible and My Tender Heart Prayer Book.

Laura had a successful teaching career before becoming a children’s author. She’s been a homeschool mom, children’s ministry director, historic museum interpreter, and more. She writes daily from her home in New Jersey and finds special joy in sharing messages of kindness, comfort, and faith through story at school visits, church gatherings and other events.

Interested in having her for an author visit? Reach out to her via the contact tab on her blog.

Reviews

[Deb (Readerbuzz) Nance]

Bunny decorates eggs, looks for hidden treats, eats hot cross buns, and wears an Easter bonnet. But it is only after she goes to church that she discovers the true meaning of Easter.

Charming animal characters populate the book and the story is told in simple AABB rhyme.

[Valerie Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a parent and teacher, I'm all about using the familiar to open up conversations about what may be new or unfamiliar. This book has lots of those opportunities built right in!

The adorable illustrations and Bunny's curiosity about "What is Easter?" draws kids in right away. Then the book shows Bunny experiencing Easter traditions that many families may be familiar with like hot cross buns, Easter egg decorating, celebrating new life in nature, going to church, and more.

My favorite part is the end, when Bunny thinks she has figured out what Easter is all about and "deep inside her spirit glows." When kids turn the page, they see Bunny's answer: Jesus!

This sweet, colorful book would make a great addition to an Easter basket or Sunday School lesson.

* Disclosure: This book was sent to me from the publisher free of charge. All opinions are my own.*

[Darlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

I reviewed a copy of this book that I received from the publisher and found it delightful. This sweet and engaging board book answers the question many young children may ask: What is Easter? Follow Bunny through the rituals and symbols of the Easter holiday to learn that Jesus is the answer to the question. A simple, and thoughtful introduction to the most important celebration in the Christian faith.

[Rebecca Gomez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This colorful, adorable book is charming and simple and told in bouncy rhyme that’s a pleasure to read. It’s a good way to share the meaning of Easter with little ones. And it kept my 13 month old grandson’s attention, so there’s that!

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

[Annette Whipple · Rating 5 out of 5]

This new board book is the sweet story of Bunny celebrating the many traditions of Easter and delighting when she understands what and who Easter is all about.

Bunny Finds Easter is the perfect faith-based story for a little one's Easter basket this year! It's sweet and lyrical... and full of charm.

A copy was provided to me for review purposes. Highly recommend!

[Kate M. Colby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jack borrowed this book from the Ashland Public Library.

I picked it because it looked like a cute Easter book without realizing it was religious. But it nicely marries the secular traditions with the religious aspect of Easter. Dada read it to Jack the first time and then he wanted us to read it a few more times before bed.

[Glenys Nellist · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written in her typical, charming, rhythmic style, Bunny Finds Easter is another sweet little board book from Laura Sassi. The accompanying illustrations by Ela Jarzabek are bright and cheery, with lots of fun details for little ones to find. A perfect fit for those Easter baskets!

[Lacey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Readers follow along a cute bunny as she makes her way through the day of Easter. It begins when Bunny wakes up Easter morning and ponders the question, "What is Easter?" She reflects on answers to this question throughout her day, participating in various traditions associated with the Christian holiday.

This is a cute, rhyming board book perfect for reading to toddlers to introduce some of the traditions associated with Easter, but most importantly, to celebrate Jesus. This has beautiful, vibrant illustrations throughout with lots of different animal characters joining in on the festivities.

Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Bunny awakens on Easter morning, one thought fills her mind: "What is the real meaning of Easter?"

This adorable board book, written by Laura Sassi and illustrated by Ela Jarzabek, shares Bunny's Easter morning excitement for special food, new clothes, and baskets of treats. More importantly, however, when Bunny goes to church later that morning, she discovers that Jesus is the real reason for the season.

Filled with symbols of hope and new life, BUNNY FINDS EASTER should be added to every child's Easter basket!

[Laura Sassi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wrote this book to be a sweet introduction for littlest ones that Easter is about Jesus! In the story, Bunny hops through her day -encountering wonderful Easter traditions. Are they what Easter's all about? Bunny finds out when she arrives at church and all rise to sing the Easter news. Jesus! He's what Easter's all about. (But all those fun traditions she encounters along the way are clues... to point us to Him.) I hope the book sparks introductory conversations with little ones.

[Jill Lord · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love that this book includes a bunny which is the beloved animal of Easter yet gets to the point of Easter - Jesus. This book follows bunny through her Easter day and all the typical Easter hoopla but winds up stating Jesus is what Easter is about. Love it. Simple yet adorable.
*This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

[Tama Fortner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Little ones hop along with Bunny as she makes so many Easter Day discoveries—from hot cross buns, to egg hunts, to learning what Easter is really all about: Jesus! Sweet, rhyming text pairs with adorable illustrations to make this book a perfect addition to any child’s Easter basket.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

[Molly Wilkerson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won this book in a giveaway and my kiddos and I absolutely loved reading it together. The illustrations were beautiful and the story of Easter and love of God was a great way to remind my children of the importance of the day. It will definitely be a book we read over and over again. Thank you for the copy!

[Debbie Arnn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think I expected something deeper from the title, but the book is great for young children just beginning to understand the traditions of Easter. If you are looking for a book that tells the story of Easter from a Christian perspective, this is not exactly it.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great illustrations. Easy to follow story. I read this to my niece, and she greatly enjoyed it. It covered all of the Easter themes and even had a nod to Jesus.

[Angela De Groot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rhythmic rhyming text coupled with wonderful, charming art. Join Bunny as she looks for clues to the big question: What is Easter? It’s more than decorating eggs and baking Hot Cross Buns.