Best Easter Books for 5 Year Olds (2026): 5 Compared

Easter morning needs a good read-aloud, and the best easter books for 5 year olds mix egg hunts, bunnies and just enough silliness for a kindergartner. We compared five Easter picture books by pages, reading age, grade level and extras, using only what each listing publishes.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Pete the Cat Easter Adventure	9.8/10	Buy
2	How to Catch the Easter Bunny	9.8/10	Buy
3	It's Better Being a Bunny	9.8/10	Buy
4	Berenstain Bears Easter Story	9.7/10	Buy
5	Berenstain Bears Easter Eggs	9.7/10	Buy

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Pete the Cat Easter Adventure

James Dean·9.8/10 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 ›

Pete helps the Easter Bunny collect, paint and hide eggs, with 12 Easter cards, a fold-out poster and stickers.

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Pros

• 12 Easter cards, fold-out poster and stickers included
• Helping-friends story with the Easter Bunny
• Reading age 3 to 6 years

Cons

• 32 pages, shorter than the 48-page pick
• Grade level to Preschool-3 only
• Poster needs wall space

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How to Catch the Easter Bunny

Adam Wallace·9.8/10 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 bright, funny read-aloud about catching the Easter Bunny, with STEAM trap-building inspiration.

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Pros

• 40 pages with bright read-aloud text
• STEAM trap-building inspiration
• Part of the How to Catch series

Cons

• No extras like cards or stickers
• Grade range to 6 runs past the reading age
• Bunny-catching theme is pure fun

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It's Better Being a Bunny

Marilyn Sadler·9.8/10 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 ›

P.J. Funnybunny learns being himself is best, in an easy-read Beginner Book for new readers.

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Pros

• 48 pages, the longest here
• Beginner Book easy-read vocabulary
• Self-discovery message

Cons

• No extras stated
• Reading age 2 to 5 years is the youngest band
• Sequel to another book

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Berenstain Bears Easter Story

Mike Berenstain·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 ›

The Berenstain Bears learn the true meaning of Easter in this faith story for ages 4 to 8.

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Pros

• Faith story about the true meaning of Easter
• Suited to ages 4 to 8
• Part of the Living Lights series

Cons

• 32 pages
• No extras stated
• Faith focus may not suit every family

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Berenstain Bears Easter Eggs

Stan Berenstain·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 ›

Brother and Sister Bear join the Giant Beartown Easter Egg Hunt, with over 50 bonus stickers and a maze.

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Pros

• Over 50 bonus stickers and a maze inside
• Nature and new-life theme
• Classic First Time Book

Cons

• 32 pages
• 2002 edition
• No reading extras beyond stickers

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More picks to compare

• Pinkalicious: Eggstraordinary EasterAn 8×8 storybook with stickers about a family scavenger hunt.Check on Amazon
• Bluey: EasterBluey and Bingo hunt hidden chocolate eggs in this TV-based storybook.Check on Amazon
• Splat the Cat: Easter Bunny?A lift-the-flap Easter adventure with Splat the Cat.Check on Amazon
• I Spy Easter Hop and FindA 12-scene search-and-find activity book for ages 4 to 8.Check on Amazon

Compare the picks

Specifications are manufacturer rated as listed, collected 19 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit for a 5 year old reader, pages and extras, value, and the listed reading age or grade level. All five listings give a reading age, marked by Amazon as from customers, and all five give a grade level, though the How to Catch the Easter Bunny listing gives Kindergarten to 6, which runs past its 2 to 5 years reading age. 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 5 year olds

Pages and reading age

Print length runs 32 pages on four of the five to 48 pages on It’s Better Being a Bunny. Reading ages run 2 to 5 years to 3 to 6 years on Pete the Cat. Grade levels run Preschool-2 to Preschool-3, with How to Catch the Easter Bunny at Kindergarten-6 and The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story suited to ages 4 to 8 per its description.

Extras that extend the fun

Pete the Cat packs 12 Easter cards, a fold-out poster and stickers. The Berenstain Bears and the Real Easter Eggs adds over 50 bonus stickers and a maze. How to Catch the Easter Bunny invites readers to build STEAM traps to pair with the read-aloud.

Faith stories or pure fun

The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story is the faith pick: the cubs learn about the resurrection at Sunday school. The other four are egg hunts and bunny capers. For more choices by level, browse all picture books.

Before you buy

• Match the reading age to the child: the Pete the Cat listing gives 3 to 6 years, the rest 2 to 5 years.
• For a faith-based Easter, pick The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story; for pure fun, the egg-hunt titles.
• Compare the grade level with your child’s current grade, and read the description for themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good Easter book for a 5 year old?

Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure lists reading age 3 to 6 years with cards, a poster and stickers; How to Catch the Easter Bunny is a 40-page read-aloud.

Which Easter book has stickers?

Pete the Cat includes stickers with 12 Easter cards and a fold-out poster; The Berenstain Bears and the Real Easter Eggs has over 50 bonus stickers and a maze.

Is there a faith-based Easter book for kids?

The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story, where the cubs learn about the resurrection, suited to ages 4 to 8.

Still deciding? Our top pickPete the Cat Easter Adventure

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