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Biscuit's Pet & Play Easter: A Touch & Feel Book
Alyssa Satin Capucilli

It is part of the "Biscuit" series of books, which follow the adventures of a lovable yellow puppy named Biscuit.
It’s Easter! Biscuit and his owner are on an Easter egg hunt! What will they find along the way? Cheep cheep! Biscuit finds a chick! Wow! His owner finds 5 shiny eggs to add to the collection. Finally, biscuit finds something above all. What will it be? It’s the Easter Bunny!
Reason for recommendation: Biscuit's Pet and Play Easter" is a great book for young children, particularly those who are looking for a fun and engaging way to learn about Easter. The book is easy to read, features adorable characters, and promotes positive themes that can help children develop important social and emotional skills.

The Night Before Easter
Natasha Wing
AR Level: 3.3
Interest Level: Lower Grades (LG K-3)
AR Quiz No.: 104990 EN
Word Count: 327
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Topic - Subtopic: Community Life-Celebrations; Holidays-Easter; Poetry/Rhymes-Stories in Rhyme;
Series: Reading Railroad; Night Before;

"The Night Before Easter" is a children's book written by Natasha Wing and illustrated by Kathy Couri. It was first published in 1999 by Grosset & Dunlap and is aimed at preschool and early elementary-aged children.
The story follows a family as they prepare for Easter. It’s the night before Easter. The children have gone to bed, with jellybeans dancing in their heads. Suddenly, there is a clatter in the barn! A kid goes down to see the matter. It’s a bunny! He has a basket full of eggs. He sneaks into the house and fills up the kids’ baskets with candy and chocolate. It’s so full that it spills onto the floor! Then, he hides many eggs in different places. When the rooster crows, he’s out with a leap! The children find the eggs and candy, and love Easter.
Reason for recommendation: "The Night Before Easter" is a fun and engaging book for young children. It can help teach them about Easter traditions and celebrations in a fun and accessible way, while also promoting important social and emotional skills such as patience, excitement, and family togetherness.

Peppa's Easter Egg Hunt
Neville Astley
AR Level: 2.3
Interest Level: Lower Grades (LG K-3)
AR Quiz No.: 189191 EN
Word Count: 332
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Topic - Subtopic: Animals-Pigs; Holidays-Easter;
Series: Peppa Pig;

"Peppa's Easter Egg Hunt" is a children's book based on the popular British animated television series, "Peppa Pig".
The story follows Peppa Pig and her family as they celebrate Easter. It’s Easter! Peppa and her friends are on an easter egg hunt! Grandpa Pig has hidden many eggs in their yard. Soon, Peppa finds an egg in a flowerpot, Freddy Fox finds one under a bush, and George Pig finds one in a wheelbarrow. Rebecca Rabbit is the only one without an egg. Grandpa pig puts his hat on Rebecca, and like magic, an egg appears! The friends then eat their eggs, that are filled with chocolate. Then, Grandma pig comes and tells the friends that some eggs are in the barn. Then, they see some chicks hatching! It really is Easter!
Reason for recommendation: "Peppa's Easter Egg Hunt" is a popular choice for parents and educators looking for Easter-themed books for young children. It is often used in classrooms and homes to teach children about the joy and excitement of the Easter holiday, while also promoting important literacy and social skills.

Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure
Kimberly Dean
AR Level: 1.9
Interest Level: Lower Grades (LG K-3)
AR Quiz No.: 164991 EN
Word Count: 337
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Topic - Subtopic: Behavior-Helping Others; Holidays-Easter;
Series: Pete the Cat;

"Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure" is a children's picture book that follows the adventures of the beloved character Pete the Cat as he helps the Easter Bunny deliver Easter eggs.
Pete the Cat is ecstatic! He cannot wait to get his basket of goodies, especially his favorite jellybeans. However, when he looks at his basket, he finds a note. The Easter Bunny needs some help! He needs Pete to gather, paint, and deliver Easter eggs. So Pete stops by the hen's barn, where they gladly lend him some eggs and a bunny costume. Then, Pete gets some paints and starts painting the eggs with vivid and colorful designs. He hides the eggs all over, some in houses, some under bushes, and even one in a tree. When he is hiding the last egg, the Easter Bunny appears! He gives Pete a medal and tells him that it's nice to have friends.
Reason for recommendation: "Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure" is a great choice for parents and educators looking for Easter-themed books that promote important literacy and social skills. With its engaging storyline, simple language, and colorful illustrations, it is sure to be enjoyed by young readers.

Llama Llama Easter Egg
Anna Dewdney
AR Level: 1.4
Interest Level: Lower Grades (LG K-3)
AR Quiz No.: 173380 EN
Word Count: 41
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Topic - Subtopic: Animals-Llamas/Alpacas; Holidays-Easter; Poetry/Rhymes-Stories in Rhyme;
Series: Llama Llama;

"Llama Llama Easter Egg" is a children's book written and illustrated by Anna Dewdney. It is a part of the popular "Llama Llama" book series and follows the adventures of Llama Llama and his friends as they prepare for Easter.
In this simple and rhyming children’s book, Llama is hunting for easter eggs. He finds some jellybeans and chocolate bunnies in the bushes. Then, he finds a magical surprise! It’s a bird nest, and one of the eggs is hatching! First a beak, then a leg. It’s a chick! Happy Easter, Llama!
Reason for recommendation: The text is written in rhyme, making it a fun and engaging read for young children. "Llama Llama Easter Egg" is a great choice for parents and educators who want to introduce young readers to the traditions and symbols of Easter, while also promoting important values like love, family, and togetherness.

Fancy Nancy and the Missing Easter Bunny: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids
Jane O'Connor
AR Level: 2.1
Interest Level: Lower Grades (LG K-3)
AR Quiz No.: 187963 EN
Word Count: 425
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Topic - Subtopic: Animals-Rabbits; Holidays-Easter; Mysteries-Missing Persons;
Series: Fancy Nancy;

It is part of the popular "Fancy Nancy" book series, which follows the adventures of a young girl named Nancy who loves all things fancy.
Fancy Nancy and her friends are getting ready for an Easter egg hunt. Nancy feeds Nibbles, JoJo's pet rabbit. Then, Nancy's parents announce that the hunt is starting! Nancy looks behind a bush but finds no eggs. She looks behind Nibbles's cage but finds no eggs, and Nibbles is missing too! Nancy forgot to lock the cage! She starts looking for Nibbles and finds a clue: Nibbles's tiara! She follows it and finds some paw prints. Finally, she finds a piece of lettuce and sees Nibbles going through a door. She catches him! When Nibbles is safely back in his cage, Nancy is still empty-handed with no eggs. Her friends murmur for a second and then tell Nancy that they have rehidden some of their eggs so that Nancy can find them. Soon, Nancy's basket is full, and it turns out to be a wonderful Easter for her.
Reason for recommendation: The story promotes the importance of responsibility. Additionally, the story shows the value of friendship.

The Story of Easter
Jean Miller

"The Story of Easter" is a religious book that tells the story of the Christian holiday of Easter. The book begins with the story of Palm Sunday, when Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey and was welcomed by crowds waving palm branches. It then moves on to the Last Supper, where Jesus shared a final meal with his disciples and instituted the practice of Communion. The story then follows Jesus' arrest, trial, and crucifixion, emphasizing the themes of sacrifice, forgiveness, and redemption. The book ends with the story of the Resurrection, where Jesus rose from the dead on the third day, appearing to his disciples and ascending into heaven.
Reason for recommendation: "The Story of Easter" is a book that teaches children about the religious significance of Easter and the events that led up to it. It can be a good resource for parents and teachers who want to introduce children to the religious aspects of the holiday and help them understand its meaning. The book's focus on themes of sacrifice, forgiveness, and redemption can also be a valuable lesson for children, promoting empathy, compassion, and understanding.

Hippity, Hoppity, Little Bunny - Finger Puppet Board Book for Easter Basket Gifts or Stuffer Ages 0-3
Cottage Door Press

Oh no! A bunny has lost all of its eggs in the grass! He needs to find them quick, because it is almost Easter! Follow the bunny and his bird friends on an adventure to find all of the eggs before Easter ends.
Reason for recommendation: This book comes alive – literally! Children can put their finger in the bunny and wiggle it, to make the bunny move and come alive.

Happy Easter, Mouse!
Laura Joffe Numeroff
Join the mouse from If You Give A Mouse A Cookie on an Easter adventure to hunt for some eggs. When he wakes up, he finds a yellow egg under his bed. He then finds two more red eggs on the counter, and begins to wonder about who put all of the eggs there. After finding all the eggs, the mouse finally meets who put the eggs in the house. Can you guess who it was? Find out in Happy Easter, Mouse!
Reason for recommendation: This book teaches kids about color using Easter eggs.

Happy Easter, Little Critter
Mercer Mayer
Little Critter and his little sister wake up on Easter to see what is in their baskets. They find lots of sweets, jelly beans, and toys. They want to eat them all, but their parents say that they could only do that after they finished breakfast. After breakfast, the family goes to church, and then participate on an Easter egg hunt, where Little Critter finds lots of goodies. When Little Critter gets home, he starts thinking that not being able to eat the sweets was not so bad after all.
Reason for recommendation: This book teaches kids to appreciate Easter, with a New York Times Bestselling series.

The Great Eggscape!
Jory John
By the creators of:
• The Bad Seed
• The Good Egg
• The Cool Bean
• The Couch Potato
• The Smart Cookie
The Great Eggscape is when the Good Egg and his pals escape their carton and drop into the store for a morning of fun, enjoyed by everybody.
Well, almost everybody.
Shel (an egg) isn’t a huge fan of group activities, especially when he’s made to be “It” for a game of hide-and-seek. Nevertheless, Shel doesn’t want to let his friends down, so he reluctantly plays. But after a morning of hiding and seeking, somebody’s still missing. Will the dozen eggs friends ever be reunited? Find out in this hilarious egg hunt adventure that reminds us to help our friends in need!
Reason for recommendation: This book teaches kids to help friends in need.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Chick!
Lucille Colandro
This time, the hungry old lady swallows a chick, some straw, an egg, some candy, a basket, and a bow! And just as she's hopping and skipping along, who should she meet but the Easter Bunny! Watch what happens when she trips, with amazing results! With rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of a classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page--a fun story for Easter!
Reason for recommendation: This book puts on a new twist to The Old Lady series during Easter.