Read the Easter story.
Full story retellings for children. Start here before the books.
The Resurrection
On the third day, the women find the stone rolled away. Jesus is alive.
Palm Sunday
The crowd carries palm branches and shouts Hosanna as Jesus rides in on a donkey.
The Birth of Jesus
The night a manger in Bethlehem became the most important place in the world.
Want to read them all in order? The reading plan walks through 27 stories from Genesis to Revelation. See the reading plan →
The story at the center of everything, told gently.
Easter traditions for families.
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Teaching these stories at home or in a class? See our Bible story lessons for ages 3 to 8, starting with a free Noah’s Ark lesson.
Recommended Easter story books.
Beautifully illustrated books that tell the Easter story in age-appropriate ways.
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Questions parents ask about Easter stories.
What is a good children's story for Easter?
A good children's story for Easter explains Jesus' death and resurrection with gentle language, hopeful emphasis, and illustrations that help children understand without feeling overwhelmed.
How do you explain the resurrection to young children?
Keep the focus simple: Jesus loves us, Jesus died, God raised Him from the dead, and Easter is a celebration of hope and new life. Picture books and hands-on traditions can make the story easier to remember.
What age should children start learning the Easter story?
Toddlers can begin with simple board books about Jesus and Easter, while preschool and early elementary children can handle fuller resurrection storybooks with a reassuring adult nearby.
The empty tomb is the last of the ten stories in our personalized Bible story book, so the reading ends on your child’s name.
Where to go next.
Christmas Bible Stories
Pair Easter reading with gentle nativity stories for Advent and Christmas.
Explore →Preschool Bible Stories
Simple Bible storybooks for toddlers, preschoolers, and early readers.
Explore →Easter Coloring Ideas
Palm Sunday and resurrection-themed coloring pages for quiet Easter activities.
Explore →Make Easter meaningful for your family.
Reading the Easter story together helps children understand the true meaning of Easter and create lasting family traditions.