Easter is just around the corner. Walking into a pharmacy or grocery store this time of year almost makes you fall over from all the sugary goodness wafting from the ‘seasonal’ aisle. After you’ve worn yourselves out hunting down all those pesky eggs, and eaten your way into a pleasant sugar coma, why not read a great book? Sounds pretty sweet to me!
Here Comes T. Rex Cottontail by Lois G. Grambling
Have you ever seen a T.Rex dressed as a bunny? It’s really quite funny—especially to a bunch of 4-year-olds. The Easter Bunny is sick and T.Rex steps-in to deliver the Easter Eggs. The text is engaging and wittingly complimented by playful illustrations.
Rechenka’s Eggs by Patricia Polacco
This is a wonderful story full of caring, forgiveness and friendship and also full of beautiful illustrations!
Bunny’s Easter Egg by Anne Mortimer
For those of you who love a good Easter egg hunt, you will most likely enjoy this endearing play by-play of how one adorably illustrated bunny finds a nice place to rest after hiding all of the eggs for a hunt. Bunny’s Easter Egg is full of wonderful sounds and repetitive verse, making it a lovely read-aloud.
SPRING! If you’re more than ready to think about the warm up coming, check out these picture books about all things springy — bunnies, ducklings and bears – oh my!
Finding Spring by Carin Berger
I love a picture book that is a piece of art in and of itself! Join baby bear Maurice as he breaks out of hibernation early in search of that ever-elusive season. When spring finally comes, the double page spread is beautiful!
Bunny’s First Spring by Sally Lloyd-Jones and David McPhail
Bunny is born in spring, so s/he adores the beauty of the earth’s rebirth. When fall approaches, he’s scared of the changes s/he sees in plants and animals, but learns that seasons are part of a the cycle of life. A reassuring look at coping with change and a message that naturally segues into the Easter story, if desired.
When the Wind Blows by Linda Booth Sweeney and Jana Christy
Watercolor images and simple, rhythmic text demonstrate the joys of a blustery spring day. A young boy and his grandmother squeeze in kite-flying, a romp on the beach, and time at the park before rushing home to beat the incoming rain.
Click, Clack, Peep! by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin
Farmer Brown is back and this time he’s sleepy. An adorable duckling has joined the farm denizens, but much like most newborns, he doesn’t know when to be quiet. Of course, duck has a plan!
APRIL 22nd Is Earth Day 2017! Show your children the importance of Earth Day and help them understand how little, everyday things can help make a big difference by sharing the messages in these eco-friendly books.
Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth
With wonderfully textured collage illustrations, Compost Stew uses the alphabet to teach us the ingredients that break down into rich, organic nourishment for Mother Earth.
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
The late, great children’s poet Shel Silverstein touches on a variety of topics with a simply written and illustrated book about a boy who learns a hard lesson about the gift of giving. The child continues to ask and nature continues to give until there is nothing left. The unforgettable message of this book will continue to touch readers young and old, as it is and will continue to be relevant in several aspects of life.
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