Picture Book Wednesday: Easter Books

Here are some Easter picture books and board books:

Picture Books:

Each year Reverend White always calls out someone stylish on Easter. Elijah's determined that this year, his name will be called out. But every store he goes too doesn't have what he's looking for. Then his someone shared a story about the past - where folks used to create their own clothes for Easter. And that's what Elijah does - his suit is both stylish and a patchwork of memories.

There's an author's note that talks about the history of dressing up for Easter Sunday in the Black community. Be sure to read it; it's important to know this history. 

Someone follows this bunny around all day trying to capture the easter bunny in disguise. He is adamant that he's just a regular bunny. 

A funny picture book - is he or isn't he? 

Fiona sees posters for an Easter Egg Hunt around the zoo and longs to have her own egg hunt. She and her friend get busy making eggs. As they're hiding them, Swan needs someone to watch over her eggs while she gathers more bedding. Fiona and Rico agree but as they're fussing over the eggs, one rolls away. Now there is a real hunt around the zoo for Swan's missing egg.

I like how they combine babies and the egg hunt; it's clever. And the ending is sweet. 

Bear is hanging out with his friends when a bird notices her eggs are missing. One by one, the group of friends find the eggs. And then.... they hatch. The only thing better than found eggs is found friends! 

A sweet story about friendship - old and new! 

Board Books:

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is hiding in this Easter basket. There are lots of chances to find him.

A morning of fun with Easter traditions - egg painting, egg hunting, and a picnic. I love the push/pull and slider elements to this book.