20 Christ-Centered Books For Your Easter Baskets This YEar
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Easter is coming up so quickly, and before it arrives, I always spend time in prayer over what I want to be intentional about with my littles. The first thing I pray through is the devotion we’ll be doing together as a family. I want our hearts centered on Jesus and the true meaning of this season. The next thing I start thinking about? The books I’ll be adding to their Easter baskets this year. There’s just something so special about tucking faith-filled stories in alongside the sweet treats. 20 Christ-Centered Books For Your Easter Baskets This Year.
Creating Meaningful Easter Traditions for Your Family
There is so much in this world that fights for our attention—especially during the holidays, and even more so during Christian holidays.
Questions begin to come up. Do we include Santa at Christmastime? Do we do the Easter Bunny? These are personal conversations and decisions that each family prayerfully makes together. Every household celebrates a little differently.
But one common thread I’ve noticed across so many families is the tradition of the Easter basket.
If that’s the case, why not include something that brings both meaning and joy to your littles? Something that points their hearts back to Jesus while creating memories they’ll carry with them for years to come. So let’s dive into it!
1-10 Christ-Centered Books For Your Easter Baskets This Year.
1. Easter Is Coming by Tama Fortner:
This sweet and simple book helps children anticipate Easter and understand the hope and joy of Jesus’ resurrection.
2. The Easter Lamb by John Greco
This powerful story helps children understand Jesus as the perfect Passover Lamb and our Savior.
3. The Donkey Who Carried a King by R.C. Sproul
A beautiful and humble story that reminds children that God uses even the smallest and most unlikely to carry out His greatest purposes.
4. The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross by Carl Laferton
This book clearly walks children through God’s redemption story—from Eden to the cross—bringing Easter’s meaning to life.
5. God Gave Us Easter by Lisa Tawn Bergren
Through gentle storytelling, this book helps children understand Jesus’ death and resurrection and God’s great love for us.
6. Don’t Forget to Remember by Ellie Holcomb
This beautifully written book teaches children the importance of remembering God’s faithfulness and the sacrifice Jesus made for us.
7. An Easter Hunt for Jesus by Susan Jones
This fun story reminds children that while Easter egg hunts are exciting, Jesus is the greatest treasure.
8. The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story by Mike Berenstain
A beloved classic that gently walks children through the true meaning of Easter in a relatable and easy-to-understand way.
9. The Tale of Three Trees by Angela Elwell Hunt
This timeless story beautifully shows how God has a greater plan for our lives than we could ever imagine—even through sacrifice.
10. Spring Sings by Ellie Holcomb
A joyful celebration of new life and God’s creation that naturally points children back to the miracle and hope of the resurrection.
10-20 Christ-Centered Books For Your Easter Baskets This Year.
11. The Gospel by Devon Provencher
This clear and engaging book introduces children to the full gospel message and helps them understand why Jesus came to save us.
12. Jesus Rose for Me by Jared Kennedy
This timeless story reminds children that God has a greater plan for our lives—even through sacrifice
13. This I Know by Clay Anderson
This reassuring story reminds children of God’s constant presence, helping them build trust in Him from an early age.
14. Twirl by Emily Lex
A gentle and wonder-filled book that reminds children they are deeply loved by God and created with purpose and joy.
15. The Donkey That No One Could Ride by Anthony DeStefano
This touching story shows how Jesus chooses the humble and overlooked, teaching children about His kindness and purpose.
16. The True Meaning of Easter by Melissa Wingo
This book clearly helps children understand the true meaning of Easter—Jesus’ death and resurrection.
17. Wherever You Go, I Want You to Know by Melissa B. Kruger
A beautiful reminder that no matter where life takes them, children can always trust in God’s love and promises.
18. An Easter Basket Filled with Love by Susan Jones
This sweet story reminds children that the greatest gift we receive at Easter is the love Jesus gave to us.
19. Taste and See: All About God’s Goodness by Irene Sun
This rich and thoughtful book helps children see God’s goodness woven throughout Scripture and in their everyday lives.
20. The Bible
There is no greater gift you can give your child than the living Word of God, where they can grow to know Jesus, His love, and His truth for themselves.
One of my favorite Bibles for young kids is the Adventure Bible in the NIrV version. It shares Scripture in a way that’s easy for children to understand while also including helpful history, fun facts about the time period, and maps that really bring the Bible to life. It’s put together so thoughtfully! Amazon carries both a boy and girl design, so you can choose the one your child will love most.
Final Thoughts:
As you fill your baskets this year, my prayer is that these books would spark sweet conversations, soften little hearts, and plant seeds of truth that last long after Easter morning. The candy will be gone in a day, but the Word of God never returns void.
These Christ-centered stories are small, meaningful ways to remind our children that Easter isn’t just about eggs and excitement — it’s about the cross, the empty tomb, and the overwhelming love of Jesus. May this season be one where your home feels anchored in Him, your children grow in understanding, and your family draws closer together as you celebrate the greatest gift we’ve ever been given.
