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Hop into Easter with Children's Books

Cover art for SIMON AND THE EASTER MIRACLE
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2012
SIMON AND THE EASTER MIRACLE
by Mary Joslin, illustrated by Anna Luraschi
"This quiet, gentle story fills a need for Easter-themed stories that go beyond bunnies and Easter baskets. (Picture book/religion. 3-6)"
This unusual interpretation of the Easter story focuses not on Jesus, but on Simon of Cyrene, whose story is included in the Synoptic gospels. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE EASTER BUNNY'S ASSISTANT
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2012
THE EASTER BUNNY'S ASSISTANT
by Jan Thomas, illustrated by Jan Thomas
"An amusing approach to a popular springtime craft, presented with a spray of not-so-subtle humor. (Picture book. 4-10)"
This super-simple story with bold, cartoon-style illustrations features just two characters, the Easter Bunny and a skunk, and one joke: The overly enthusiastic skunk can't control his excitement, leading repeatedly to unpleasantly odiferous results. Read full book review >
Cover art for BIG BUNNY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 11, 2011
Kirkus Star BIG BUNNY
by Betseygail Rand, Colleen Rand, illustrated by C.S.W. Rand
"This unpretentious effort by a mother-and-daughter team is quietly powerful and can be enjoyed at any time of year. (Picture book. 3-6)"
It's hard to come up with a new and meaningful story about the Easter Bunny, but this thoughtful, understated book with intriguing, minimalist illustrations provides both an interesting Easter Bunny tale and a quiet message about helping someone who is different. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE EASTER EGG
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2010
THE EASTER EGG
by Jan Brett, illustrated by Jan Brett
"Luscious. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Brett is in rare visual form in this tale of a bunny who hopes to win a prized opportunity to help the Easter Rabbit. Read full book review >
Cover art for OLLIE’S EASTER EGGS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2010
OLLIE’S EASTER EGGS
by Olivier Dunrea, illustrated by Olivier Dunrea
"Although toddlers and young preschoolers may be mystified at the madness behind Ollie's method, as he steals his compatriots' hidden eggs and then hides them again, there'll be more than pleased by his triumphant ending. (stickers) (Picture book. 2-5)"
Gossie, Gertie, BooBoo and Peedie are all busy preparing for Easter, gathering, dying and hiding their eggs. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE STORY OF THE EASTER BUNNY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2005
THE STORY OF THE EASTER BUNNY
by Katherine Tegen, illustrated by Sally Anne Lambert
"The illustrations are full of details that young readers will enjoy spotting, including glimpses of the village children waiting in the windows for the Easter bunny to deliver his baskets. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Tegen explores the origins of the Easter Bunny in this sweet, simply told story set in an old-fashioned village with winding streets and stone houses. Read full book review >