If Spring has sprung, it's time for share these top Easter books with your elementary school students. These books are chosen for elementary school teachers to read to their primary-age students to celebrate Easter, Springtime, and Passover in the classroom.
These lovely picture books will serve as springboards to conversation, crafts, and other fun activities to celebrate Easter and springtime together.
I've also included a few suggested titles about the Jewish holiday of Passover and springtime in general.
1. The Night Before Easter
Written for ages 4-8, this tale takes your students through the familiar rhythms of the "Night Before Christmas" story with a new Springtime twist.
2. The Bunny Who Found Easter
Perfect for the Primary grades. Your young students will enjoy this heart-warming and clever little story.3. It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown!
Who doesn't love Charlie Brown and Snoopy? Read this children's classic to your students and share the warmth and joy of the Peanuts gang.4. The Story of the Easter Bunny
A new picture book for the primary grades that takes a fun look at the story behind everyone's favorite egg-delivering rabbit. Beautiful watercolors.5. The Great Easter Egg Hunt
Your young students will love discovering the word puzzles and Easter-themed treasures hidden throughout this colorful storybook.6. The Passover Seder
Billed as a "Touch, Turn, Open, and Learn!" book, students in the primary grades will get a real feel for the Jewish festival of Passover and the celebratory dinner called a "seder."7. Sammy Spider's First Passover
A whimsical look at Passover through the eyes of Sammy Spider. A sequel to "Sammy Spider's First Hanukkah."8. The Spring Equinox: Celebrating the Greening of the Earth
Children are never too young to learn a new word. And what better way to introduce them to the concept of an "equinox" than through this beautiful and engaging book!9. My Spring Robin
A darling little story that teaches young readers about the flora and fauna right outside their door when spring arrives.