The story at the center of everything, told gently.
Hope and new life
Easter teaches children about hope, new beginnings, and the promise of eternal life through Jesus' resurrection.
God's love in action
The Easter story shows God's incredible love — Jesus gave His life so we could have forgiveness and new life.
Joyful celebration
Easter is the most joyful celebration in Christianity, perfect for creating happy family traditions.
Foundation of faith
Understanding Easter helps children build a strong foundation for their Christian faith.
Read the Easter story.
Full story retellings for children — start here before the books.
Recommended Easter story books.
Beautifully illustrated books that tell the Easter story in age-appropriate ways.
Ages 4-8 yearsThe Easter Story for Children
by Max Lucado
Beautiful retelling of the Easter story with gentle illustrations. Perfect for explaining the resurrection to children.
Ages 2-5 yearsThe Easter Story for Kids
by Patricia A. Pingry
Simple retelling of the Easter story with bright illustrations perfect for young children learning about Jesus's resurrection.
Ages 4-10 yearsThe Story of the Resurrection Eggs
by Family Life
Interactive Easter story with 12 plastic eggs containing symbols that tell the story of Jesus's death and resurrection.
Easter traditions for families.
Resurrection Eggs
Fill plastic eggs with symbols (cross, stone, cloth) to tell the Easter story day by day through Holy Week — hands-on, anticipation-building, and a way to make abstract ideas concrete.
Easter story walk
Set stations around your home or yard with pictures and Bible verses telling the Easter story. It gets children moving, adapts to any age, and turns the reading into shared family time.
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.
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.
The right Easter story books help children understand the true meaning of Easter and create lasting family traditions.