Best Easter Books for Kids 7-9 (2026): 5 Books Compared

A child hunting Easter eggs, a basket on the table, and a story before bed is the Easter moment this list is built for, and the best easter books for kids 7-9 mix chapter books, picture books and a puzzle book. Five books are compared below, with five more Easter options after the picks.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Dumb Bunny by Park	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
2	Hidden Pictures by Highlights	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
3	The Great Eggscape by John	9.5/10	Buy on Amazon
4	Easter Basket Bandit by Dean	9.5/10	Buy on Amazon
5	The Easter Egg by Brett	9.4/10	Buy on Amazon

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Dumb Bunny by Park

Barbara Park·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A chapter book about Junie B. Jones hunting Easter eggs in a bunny suit.

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Pros

• Reading age 6 - 9 years, customer-listed
• 128 pages, a full chapter book
• Book 27 of 28, a series to continue

Cons

• Start earlier books first
• No extras stated
• Published January 13, 2009

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Hidden Pictures by Highlights

Highlights·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

An Easter puzzle book of hidden pictures to find and color.

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Pros

• Title lists kids 6-9
• Yellow highlighter included
• Puzzles plus coloring in one book

Cons

• Spec table mentions a joke pad, unlike the bullets
• Activity book, not a storybook
• Reading age 5 - 8 years, customer-listed

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The Great Eggscape by John

Jory John·9.5/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A picture book about the Good Egg and friends leaving their carton for a morning of fun.

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Pros

• Two sticker sheets included
• Teamwork and friendship story
• 32 pages, a short read-aloud

Cons

• Reading age 4 - 7 years, customer-listed
• Grade level Preschool - 3
• Short for independent readers

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Easter Basket Bandit by Dean

James Dean·9.5/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A picture book about Pete and friends hunting for a missing Easter basket.

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Pros

• Fold-out poster, stickers and cards included
• Sharing theme for Easter
• 24 pages, a quick read

Cons

• Reading age 3 - 6 years, customer-listed
• Grade level Preschool - 3
• Short for independent readers

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The Easter Egg by Brett

Jan Brett·9.4/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A picture book about Hoppi hoping to make an egg worthy of the Easter Rabbit.

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Pros

• Gatefold surprise included
• Detailed egg illustrations with borders
• 32 pages, a short read-aloud

Cons

• Reading age 2 - 5 years, customer-listed
• No grade level stated
• Published February 9, 2010

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More picks to compare

• Happy Easter Crayons by DaywaltMini hardcover about Crayons decorating one giant egg.Check on Amazon
• Would You Rather Easter by Daly160+ Easter questions for a family game.Check on Amazon
• It's the Easter Beagle by PendergrassPeanuts Easter story with French flaps and foil cover.Check on Amazon
• Amelia Bedelia Hops to It by ParishChapter book with a springtime craft and recipe included.Check on Amazon
• Meet the Easter Bunny by BerenstainFirst reader story about the Berenstain Bears and Easter.Check on Amazon

Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 25 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit, contents, value, and the listed reading age or level. All five picks list a reading age; four list a grade level. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best easter books for kids 7-9

Reading level and age

Only Junie B. Jones #27: Dumb Bunny sits squarely in the 7-9 range, with a customer-listed reading age of 6 – 9 years and grade level 1 – 4. The other picks list younger ages, all marked as from customers. See our Middle Grade lists next.

Series or standalone

Junie B. Jones #27 is Book 27 of 28, so new readers start with an earlier book first. The other four picks stand alone.

Format: story, chapter book or puzzle book

Picture books here run 24 to 32 pages; the Junie B. chapter book runs 128 pages. The Highlights book is a puzzle book with a highlighter included. See our Kids and Teens lists.

Before you buy

• Check print length: 24 to 32 pages for picture books, 128 for the chapter book.
• Check series position: Junie B. Jones #27 is Book 27 of 28.
• Check the reading age: all ages here are marked as from customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should a reader start Junie B. Jones?

With an earlier book first: Dumb Bunny is Book 27 of 28, at a customer-listed reading age of 6 – 9 years.

What age do these Easter books suit?

Customer-listed ages here run from 2 – 5 years to 6 – 9 years; the Junie B. chapter book fits the 7-9 reader best.

Which book has activities, not just a story?

The Highlights Easter Hidden Pictures book, with a yellow highlighter included.

Still deciding? Our top pickDumb Bunny by Park

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Related lists

See every Picture Books list and all Kids and Teens lists.

More lists: Middle Grade, Young Adult and Reading and Phonics.