4 bunny books for Easter baskets

Peter Rabbit isn't the only classic bunny tale to consider (although he is one of our favorites!) Check out these other classics from Richard Scarry and Margaret Wise Brown.

Today I picked up a book from the library that I have been waiting on for ages. I just knew that my four year old would love it based on other books we’ve read, and I couldn’t wait for us to read it together. We got three pages in and, to my complete surprise, he started to cry!

He interpreted something that happened to the main character in a way I never would have expected, and he felt sad and worried for him.

I share this because 1) children have the gentlest hearts, and 2) to assure you that every book list I share in this newsletter is truly very carefully curated. I only share books that my children love because, while there are a lot of cute, trendy books that might appeal to me, they don’t matter if they don’t resonate positively with my children—and yours.

That said, if you’re looking for sweet, enchanting books about bunnies for Easter baskets (that will truly delight your little ones) here you go!

“I am a Bunny” by Richard Scarry

“I am a bunny. My name is Nicholas. I live in a hollow tree.”

Nicholas is the cutest little bunny in red overalls that you’ll ever meet, and in this gentle read, he explains what bunnies like him do in every season. Follow along as he uses toadstools as umbrellas, chases butterflies and watches the snow fall.

“Bunny’s Noisy Book” by Margaret Wise Brown

This is another magical read by Margaret Wise Brown (of “Goodnight Moon” fame). A little bunny wakes up and takes note of everything he hears—and doesn’t hear—during a typical day. The pacing of the story and each sentence is so well done. Brown writes in a way that makes you want to savor each sentence, and you feel like you are right next to the little bunny as he hears bumblebees, squirrels chittering, a sneeze and simply nothing at all.

“Bunnies” by Richard Scarry

There are many types of rabbits in the world—Cottontail, Vienna Blue, rabbits with long ears, chocolate rabbits, and rabbits who “like to get all dressed up if they’re going to be in a storybook.” This precious read is a gentle introduction to them all.

“The Tale of Peter Rabbit” by Beatrix Potter

Of course, no book list about bunnies is complete without Peter Rabbit. This abridged board book version is perfect for the littlest readers.

I would be remiss if I didn’t also mention “Peter Follows His Nose": A Scratch-and-Sniff Book.” It’s so fun! You can see more details in this newsletter about interactive books.

What are your favorite bunny books? Please share them in the comments!

And if you know someone who might like these books too, please share this newsletter with them!

“I began to realize how important it is to be an enthusiast in life. If you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it full speed. Embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it and above all, become passionate about it. Lukewarm is no good.” — Roald Dahl