Updated 3/28/23
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The following reviews are based solely on my opinion from having read through the content and gathered feedback from other like-minded moms. Some of the age ranges were taken from the author’s description, while others are my own opinions based on the vocabulary level, amount of words used in the text, and observations from having used them with children. Be sure to check back for more great resources to come!
Preschool/Early Elementary:
God Gave Us Easter (God Gave Us Series)
By: Lisa Tawn Bergren
WaterBrook Publishing
Best for ages: 3-7
I love the God Gave Us Series, and through this book, children learn that God gave us Easter so that we can be with Jesus one day in Heaven! Great gift for your little ones!
The Sparkle Egg
By: Jill Hardie
WorthyKids
Best for Ages: 4-8
This sweet book shares the message of forgiveness through a story of a boy who feels badly for lying to his parents. His parents use a sparkle egg and the message of Easter to remind him that Jesus took away his sin when He died and rose again, and he can fully accept His forgiveness.
The King of Easter: Jesus Searches for all God’s Children
By: Todd R. Haines
Lexham Press: A FatCat Book
Best for Ages: 4-8
This sweet yet powerful book teaches children that Jesus is the King of Easter and finds and saves those He meets. As you read through the book, you will see Jesus meet and save different characters from the Bible from His birth, through the cross, to us. I love the repetition and beautiful illustrations that make such a profound message of Jesus’ salavation come to life for kids to enjoy and understand.
The Legend of the Sand Dollar
By: Chris Auer
Zonderkidz
Best for ages: 4-9
This beautifully illustrated book is full of the message of Easter as the main character shares with his hurting cousin the hope that comes through Jesus, symbolized in the sand dollar.
Benjamin’s Box: The Story of the Resurrection Eggs
By: Melody Carlson
Zonderkidz
Best for ages: 4-8
This sweet story can be used in conjunction with the Resurrection Eggs by Family Life (see link below) to tell the story of Jesus death and resurrection from the perspective of a little boy.
Easter He Lives Sticker Scenes
By: XJF
Best for ages: 3-7
This sticker book includes 12 backgrounds and 12 sheets of stickers, so little ones can recreate the story of Jesus at Easter on the sticker board! Because there are 12 backgrounds, this would make a great gift for a preschool Sunday school class or co-op.
The Beginner’s Bible Jesus Saves the World (I Can Read! / The Beginner’s Bible)
By: Kelly Pulley
Zondervan
Best for ages: 3-6
This early reader book would make the perfect Easter gift for any children learning to read as they learns the story of Jesus and what He did for us!
VeggieTales: A Very Veggie Easter Collection
Veggie Tales
Best for ages 3-8
This DVD makes a great Easter gift for your kids and includes “Twas the Night Before Easter” and “An Easter Carol,” along with their most popular Easter songs! These movies and songs will encourage your children’s hearts in the true meaning of Easter and a love for Jesus.
Resurrection Eggs
By: Family Life
Best for ages 3-8
These special eggs share the story of Jesus’s death and resurrection. Each day your child opens an egg and finds a small object corresponding to the Bible lesson for the day. The lesson and questions are provided in both English and Spanish. We have done this year after year with our kids, and they never seem to get tired of it. I have also used it in church preschools and neighborhood Bible clubs with much success!
The Beginner’s Bible All About Jesus Sticker and Activity Book
By: Kelly Pulley
Zondervan
Best for ages: 3-6
This fun sticker book is full of activities to keep your child entertained and learning about Jesus at the same time!
Religious Coloring Book
By Nyx Spectrum
Best of ages: 4-10
This coloring book is full of Easter pictures and quotes that will bring positive messages to your kids as they enjoy coloring the adorable pictures.
Easter Activity Book for Kids: The Story of Easter Bible Coloring Book with Dot to Dot, Maze, and Word Search Puzzles – (The Perfect Easter Basket … Gifts, Games and Stuff for Boys and Girls)
By: Easter Gifts for Kids
Best for ages: 4-10
This educational activity book is a great Easter basket idea and will give them something fun and productive to do over the holiday!
Older Elementary-Teens:
Beauty in the Bible Adult Coloring Book
By: Pen + Paint
This scripture coloring book is perfect for preteen and teen girls who enjoy coloring adult coloring books and gives them scripture to meditate on as they color.
By: Barbour Staff
These prayer journals help your kids learn to share their thoughts with God by journaling to Him. Writing prompts are given on each page to make it easy for them to write out their worries, prayer requests, and things they are thankful for. This is a great way to encourage them in their personal relationship with Jesus.
Read It! Pray It! Write It! Draw It! Do It!
By: Jane Fischer
This hands-on journal encourages your kids to read, pray, write, draw, and do different activities as they learn to follow God’s Word.
This 2019 allegoric film, based on the famous, classic book, helps kids understand what it really means to wholeheartedly follow Jesus and not give into temptations of the world. It has helped my kids to recognize temptations and lies from the enemy and has encouraged them to remain strong in their faith in Jesus. Although it is animated, some children may be fearful of some of the scenes, so I do recommend you watch it first if you are concerned, and I wouldn’t recommend this movie for most preschoolers or younger elementary-aged children.
If you have older kids, you may also consider a Christian t-shirt, age-appropriate devotional or Bible, and/or a Christian book or audio drama. Check out my resource pages for great ideas to grow them in their faith at Easter!