- Updated on March 18, 2026
Bunnies, Eggs & Garden Adventures for Kids
Looking for sweet, simple books to refresh your child’s bookshelf this spring? Spring is the perfect time to curl up with a fresh stack of picture books. From mischievous bunnies and colourful eggs to blooming gardens and baby animals, these sweet stories capture the fun and wonder of the season. Here are ten charming spring books kids will love reading again and again.
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Bunny & Easter Books for Kids
The Great Eggscape!
by Jory John (Author), Pete Oswald (Illustrator)
A hilarious story about a group of eggs who escape from the carton and go on a daring adventure. With playful illustrations and plenty of silly moments, this picture book is a fun choice for kids who love egg hunts and goofy humour.
Available in hardcover format.
The Easter Egg
by Jan Brett (Author & Illustrator)
Hop along with Hoppi the bunny as he tries to decorate the perfect Easter egg. Jan Brett’s beautiful illustrations and classic storytelling make this a charming Easter favourite that kids love to revisit each spring.
Available in hardcover and board book formats.
Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure
by James Dean (Author & Illustrator), Kimberly Dean (Author)
Pete the Cat steps in to help the Easter Bunny deliver eggs when things go wrong. With bright illustrations and an easy-to-follow story, this book is a great pick for younger readers and fans of the popular Pete the Cat series.
Available in hardcover format.
How to Catch the Easter Bunny
by Adam Wallace (Author), Andy Elkerton (Illustrator)
Kids will love the clever traps and funny chaos in this fast-paced story. With rhyming text and energetic illustrations, it’s a playful book that inspires kids to imagine their own creative Easter Bunny traps.
Available in hardcover and paperback formats.
Sweet Springtime Stories
Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms
by Julia Rawlinson (Author), Tiphanie Beeke (Illustrator)
When Fletcher the fox sees beautiful blossoms falling from the trees, he worries that something is wrong with spring. This gentle story celebrates the changing seasons and the beauty of nature.
Available in hardcover and paperback formats.
And Then It’s Spring
by Julie Fogliano (Author), Erin E. Stead (Illustrator)
A thoughtful story about waiting for spring to arrive after a long winter. Soft illustrations and quiet storytelling make this a lovely book for children learning about patience and the changing seasons.
Available in paperback and hardcover formats.
Planting a Rainbow
by Lois Ehlert (Author, Illustrator)
This colourful classic introduces kids to gardening and flowers. With bold illustrations and simple explanations, it’s a wonderful book for families who love planting and watching gardens grow.
Available in hardcover and board book formats.
The Tiny Seed
by Eric Carle (Author, Illustrator)
Follow a tiny seed on its journey through the seasons as it grows into a flower. Eric Carle’s signature collage illustrations make this a timeless spring story that also introduces kids to how plants grow.
Available in paperback and boardbook formats.
The Runaway Bunny
by Margaret Wise Brown (Author), Clement Hurd (Illustrator)
This beloved classic tells the story of a little bunny imagining all the ways he might run away — and the loving mother who will always find him. Gentle and comforting, it’s a perfect bedtime story.
Available in hardcover and paperback formats.
Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!
by Candace Fleming (Author), G. Brian Karas (Illustrator)
A gardener plants vegetables, but three hungry bunnies keep sneaking into the garden. Kids will love the silly back-and-forth between the gardener and the determined rabbits.
Available in hradcover & paperback format.
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