13 Adorable Easter Basket Stuffers for Children

The perfect springtime gifts for every little book lover.

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What could be more joyful than reading a story with your little one? These books are a great present for your child to grow their love of reading from a young age while celebrating springtime, love, and all things Easter!

We've sorted this list by developmental stage to help you find the ideal pick for your youngster's Easter basket. Embrace the spirit of Easter and spring with one of these books!

Books for Babies and Toddlers

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My First Book of Growing Food

By Duopress Labs

My First Book of Growing Food introduces babies and toddlers to the benefits of growing food to help foster a connection with the natural world. With beautiful illustrations, non-toxic inks, and rounded corners for safety, this board book is the perfect way for future nature lovers to learn about growing fruits and vegetables and basic ideas about the environment.

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My First How to Catch the Easter Bunny

By Alice Walstead

A child and his baby animal friends are on a mission: to catch the Easter Bunny and learn his secrets! How can one bunny get eggs to every kid in one day? With rhyming pages and stunning bright colors, young children will love following along with the story as the characters brainstorm ideas for traps and attempt to catch the bunny.

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I Love You a Bunch!

By Rose Rossner

Written in clever rhymes and puns, this books spreads a positive message of love and a lot of Easter joy! This touch-and-feel board book has sensory features on every page for little hands to interact with as they listen to this charming story of springtime encouragement.

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Somebunny Loves You

By Rose Rossner

This book is the perfect way to get in the Easter spirit and share some love with your little one. The heartwarming message and adorable illustrations of baby animals included in this book are perfect for family members who want to embrace the joy of springtime. Includes a bonus seek and find!

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Don't Push the Button! An Easter Surprise

By Bill Cotter

In this Easter edition of the USA Today bestselling series, readers follow along as Larry the monster goes on an Easter adventure. This fun and interactive book is the perfect Easter activity for any family with young children. Just make sure the Easter Bunny isn't looking when you push the button!

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Don't Push the Button! On the Farm

By Bill Cotter

Celebrate the arrival of springtime with another Don't Push the Button book. Larry the monster leads readers on a journey around a farm full of interesting animals. Just don't push the button—it might make some fun and silly animal noises!

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Don't Touch that Flower!

By Alice Hemming

Spring has arrived and a flower has bloomed to prove it! When Squirrel becomes too overprotective of the flower, it is up to Bird to show him how to properly allow flowers to grow. 

This seasonal story contains all the joy and sunshine of springtime, as well as an important lesson.

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I Love to Watch You Grow!

By Sesame Workshop and Erin Guendelsberger

Spring is a time of growth and when Elmo and his friends visit the community garden they see everything is growing—including them!

This encouraging story celebrates the journey of growing up and all of the love and pride that is found on the way. Show your little one how special it is to learn and grow, just like the sprouts of spring.

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The Great Easter Race!

By Sesame Workshop

Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, and all their friends have gathered in the park for the Great Easter Race! But who will win? Will it be the slow and steady turtle or the fast but easily distracted bunny?

Filled with surprises and stickers, this lighthearted reimagining of the classic fable is sure to please any young reader this Easter.

Books for Children

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Little Blue Bunny

By Erin Guendelsberger

Little blue bunny is the little boy's best friend and they share a strong connection. Little blue bunny dreams of going on big adventures once the little boy grows up and doesn't need him anymore, but that day seems to be coming way sooner than bunny wanted. 

This endearing story about the love between a boy and his plush bunny is filled with colorful illustrations and will draw in readers of all ages. 

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How to Catch the Easter Bunny

By Adam Wallace

A New York Times and USA Today bestseller! Can you catch the Easter Bunny? He's super fast and has many crafty tricks to keep him out of sight. 

This book will inspire readers to build their own inventive traps, sparking creativity and creating an opportunity for a new, hands-on, family Easter tradition!

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Bible Stories for Kids

By Bonnie Rickner Jensen

This Easter, gift your child this book of Bible stories, written to be read by and shared with young children. This meaningful collection will allow your family to engage with these stories together. 

With interesting illustrations and kid-friendly discussion questions, this book is the perfect way to spark conversation and inspiration for your child. 

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Pup and Dragon: How to Catch the Easter Bunny

By Alice Walstead

Pup and Dragon are best friends and they're ready for their next adventure: trying to catch the Easter Bunny! Although they have their differences, the two friends must work together in order to succeed.  

Colorful and funny, this graphic novel will surely catch every young reader's attention this Easter.

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