15 Top Easter Books for Baby That Make a Perfect First Gift Basket

This post shows you 15 top Easter books for baby. Great way to elevate their first gift basket. 

Easter is such a magical time, especially when you’re celebrating it with a new baby.
From the colorful eggs and joyful Easter bunny visits to the first Easter egg hunt and those irresistible jelly beans, there are so many fun traditions to introduce.
If you have a little girl or boy, the best way to celebrate this very special day of the year is with Easter books for babies.
It’s a great opportunity to find a perfect Easter gift that will help you make some quiet moments, cuddled up during story time, that feel really special.

There are countless sweet and meaningful stories made just for little hands and young readers.

You can choose between picture books, new board books, graphic novels, and classic books.

What is more, books make a beautiful and lasting addition to any baby’s first Easter basket.
In this article, I show you my picks for the 15 best Easter books for baby that you’ll want to tuck right into that adorable book basket this spring.

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15 Top Easter Books for Baby

These 15 top Easter books for baby are the sweetest way to celebrate springtime, snuggle up for story time, and fill your little one’s first Easter basket with love, learning, and fun.

They support language development, create connection, and become treasured memories over time.
From classic stories and Christian Easter books for babies to touch and feel Easter books and playful rhymes about bunny trails and colorful Easter eggs, there’s a story for every baby’s bookshelf.

So if you’re looking for ideas for Easter-themed books instead of chocolate bunnies, you’re in the right place.

1. Llama Llama Easter Egg by Anna Dewdney

The Llama Llama board books are the most popular.

This particular Llama Llama board book is a baby-friendly version of the beloved character’s Easter-time adventures.
The simple rhyming text, bright colors, and familiar format make it one of the best Easter books for introducing babies to holiday fun.
Small, sturdy, and full of Easter fun.

2. Ollie’s Easter Eggs by Olivier Dunrea

This sweet story features little bunnies Ollie, Gossie, and friends as they paint and hide their eggs.
Olivier Dunrea’s holiday follow-up is full of bright colors and sweet characters, perfect for young children.
Its small size and gentle story make it a great addition to a baby’s first Easter basket.

3. Baby Touch and Feel: Easter Bunny

A touch and feel Easter book that’s all about exploring textures with those little hands.
Babies will love petting the soft bunny and feeling all the colorful eggs.
It’s a book that stimulates a child’s senses while celebrating the cutest parts of Easter.

4. God Gave Us Easter by Lisa Tawn Bergren

Looking to include the true meaning of Easter?
This story follows Little Cub and Papa as they talk about Jesus’s death and resurrection.
Told in simple terms with beautiful artwork, it’s a heartfelt choice that introduces Holy Week in an age-appropriate way.

​It’s a meaningful read around Easter time.

5. Peter Rabbit The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt

Peter Rabbit is a timeless character, and this interactive book gives little readers plenty to explore.
With sturdy flaps and colorful illustrations, it invites kids to join Peter on an Easter egg hunt.
The classic story paired with fun surprises makes this a perfect book for curious babies.

6. The Easter Story by Patricia A. Pingry

This classic little golden book, The Story of Easter, explains the Easter story in a way that’s perfect for young readers.
With a soft tone and beautiful illustrations, it’s a great pick for teaching the good news of Easter while sharing snuggles on Easter morning.

7. Duck & Goose: Here Comes the Easter Bunny by Tad Hills

These two lovable characters go on a search for the Easter bunny.
This adorable book is lighthearted, colorful, and full of Easter fun.
With its sturdy board book format, it’s ideal for little hands and early readers.

8. Happy Easter, Mouse! by Laura Numeroff

From the author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, this Easter tale is full of counting, colors, and Easter eggs.
A perfect mix of Easter fun and learning, this book invites readers to join Mouse on a playful egg hunt through the house.

9. That’s Not My Bunny… by Fiona Watt

Part of the touch-and-feel series that babies love, this book features different textures to explore on each page.
It’s repetitive, simple, and provides young children plenty of opportunity to engage with the story time experience.

An adorable book and a perfect addition to a baby’s Easter basket.

10. The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams

For something truly special, add this classic golden book to the basket.
With Garth Williams’s exquisite artwork, this original classic touch tells the sweet story of a stuffed bunny’s journey to becoming real through the love of a child.
This one is more meaningful as the baby grows, but it’s a timeless gift to give now.

11. Peppa’s Easter Egg Hunt

Peppa Pig fans will love this bright and cheerful book.
It follows Peppa and friends on a fun-filled Easter egg hunt adventure.
It’s a cheerful read that combines a colorful story with familiar characters, making it a hit for babies and toddlers alike.

Followed by a Peppa Pig Easter cartoon:

12. Richard Scarry’s Best Easter Book Ever

Richard Scarry brings his beloved Busytown characters to the Easter parade.
With lots of treats, Easter baskets, and bunny fun, it’s a busy book full of things to look at.

Great for developing little readers’ attention spans.

13. The Golden Egg Book by Margaret Wise Brown

This classic golden book by Margaret Wise Brown is a gentle, heartwarming tale about a lonely little bunny who finds a mysterious golden egg.
With Garth Williams’s exquisite artwork and Brown’s lyrical text, this adorable book captures the wonder of spring and the curiosity of childhood.
It’s not overtly religious, but it’s filled with the kind of wonder and joy that makes it a perfect Easter gift for young readers and a timeless addition to any Easter basket.

14. My First Easter by Tomie dePaola

Tomie dePaola’s bright illustrations and gentle text make this small book a great intro to Easter traditions.
It covers everything from colorful eggs to church, making it a beautiful all-in-one story for baby’s first Easter.

15. Little Blue Truck’s Springtime by Alice Schertle

This isn’t an “Easter” book by title, but it’s full of bunny trails, baby chicks, and the joys of spring.
The sturdy flaps and sweet characters make it a perfect Easter gift that will stay on your shelf all season.

What to Add to the Baby’s First Easter Basket

Books are a wonderful foundation, but you can fill your baby’s Easter basket with a few thoughtful extras that match the theme of the books you’ve chosen.

Here are some baby-safe, gift-worthy items that pair beautifully with Easter books for baby:

• A soft Easter bunny plush to cuddle
• Baby chick or spring animal rattles
• Teething toys in a carrot shape
• A few Easter egg shakers – colorful Easter eggs
• A keepsake frame for baby’s first Easter photo
• A lovey blanket in seasonal colors
• Peppa Pig eether Feet Blankey or Peter Rabbit socks

Don’t forget to personalize it, add a tag from the Easter bunny (free printables), a special note, or even wrap a few of the books in soft tissue to make the moment even more magical.

Conclusion

There’s so much joy in seeing a baby’s eyes light up when they reach for their favorite Easter books.
That’s the kind of magic you can create by including one or more of these Easter books for baby in their first Easter basket.

Whether you’re reading about Ollie’s Easter Eggs, choosing to join Mouse on a colorful hunt, or snuggling up with Llama Llama, you’re starting beautiful traditions that will grow with your child.
Books may seem simple, but they bring big dreams, comfort, and lasting bonds.

I hope this Easter gift guide helps you to choose a great book for your little one.

One More Suggestion Before You Go

If you’re gifting these books to someone else’s child, take a moment to write a short message inside the cover or on a cute Easter tag.
It’s a personal touch that makes your perfect book gift even more meaningful.

This post showed you the top 15 best Easter books for baby.