Easter is my favorite holiday, and Spring is my favorite season. How about you? I am excited to share the BEST Christ-Centered Easter Books for Kids today! Easter books that focus on Jesus and His resurrection are hard to find. Never fear, this mom of six, has compiled a list of cherished family favorites and a few new ones that will inspire your family towards a deep appreciation for the sacrifice Christ made on the cross.
Holidays are perfect opportunities to grow your children’s faith simply by making time to read to them. Snuggle yourselves on the couch or bed and just start reading…
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The BEST Christ-Centered Easter Books For Kids
Oh, don’t you just love Easter eggs!?! is beautifully illustrated and targeted towards elementary-aged children. When Jesus comes to Jerusalem, Benjamin first thinks he is a teacher, then a king. But as he follows Jesus throughout the week, filling his wooden box with special treasures, he finally learns the REAL good news—Jesus is all about love. This book can be used in conjunction with Ressurection eggs.
Now open your eyes, your heart, and your mind to the world’s most wonderful story. . .Of the Light from above, the Son of God’s Love—the King of grace and glory! This is sure to become a family heirloom!
Another family classic!
Jesus Rose for Me: The True Story of Easter (A Beginner’s Gospel Story Book) I love this book, I wish it was around when my children were little! For toddlers and preschoolers, well, actually all ages will enjoy this book! Help your kids understand that Jesus died for us and rose from the dead. Because of the compelling content and modern, vivid illustrations, children will live in the joy of the greatest truth of all: Jesus is alive!
The Easter Lamb: A Story about How Passover Prepared the Way for Jesus’s Sacrifice In The Easter Lamb, the traditional Easter story takes on new significance as Jesus’s death and resurrection are explored through the events of Passover. Through child-friendly text and engaging illustrations that meaningfully connect these two important events, young readers will see how God has always cared for his children and that he had a plan for our salvation from the start. A must-read!
is the story of a young boy, his uncle, and a church. When ten-year-old Caleb’s Uncle Josh comes to town, he convinces the townspeople to build a church. Everyone is excited and eager to get the building done for Easter Sunday, but two weeks before Easter, disaster strikes, and the new church is destroyed. All hope seems lost, but young Caleb helps everyone realize that the “real” church is not a building after all.
Walk with Jesus through the special days of Holy Week — from the joy of Palm Sunday to the love and mystery of the Last Supper, from the sorrow of the Garden of Gethsemane to the triumph of the empty Garden Tomb, young readers are invited to journey with Jesus all the way to Easter and experience His great love for each one of us.
I just love Glenys Nellist’s books! Good News! It’s Easter! will keep your kids attention and they will absolutely love this little book!
Following in the footsteps of his widely popular Advent series–Jotham’s Journey, Bartholomew’s Passage, and Tabitha’s Travels–well-known author Arnold Ytreeide presents a captivating story to take families through the season of Lent, culminating on Easter Sunday. Three cheers for Arnold Ytreeide! has short, exciting chapters, reflections for family devotions, and advice for making Lent a meaningful experience, Amon’s Adventure will help families discover anew the spiritual power of the resurrection story.
The Easter Story is our family’s favorite Easter book and I am not sure I’ve read better. The beautiful illustrations and words will capture your child’s imagination and draw them closer to Jesus. Award-winning artist Carol Heyer brings her brilliant illustrations to the pages of this beautiful retelling of the Easter story. This inspiring book takes the young reader from Christ’s birth through His life, His death, and His Resurrection. If you can pick just one Easter book pick this one!
Next, you may want to check out, 3 Charming Christian Easter Crafts For Kids!
Happy Easter!
Peacefully Yours,
Janelle
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