Hop hoppity hop, it’s that time of year again, as we all prepare for a little chocolate overindulgence and a much-needed break from the school routine. As we welcome the school holidays (with all the rain forecast), it’s a chance to settle back with loved ones, reconnect and snuggle up with a good book or two. Check out this ultimate Easter reading list of 10 Easter books to read these holidays.
Stuck on ideas to keep the kids occupied this Easter? Australia’s biggest book store, Booktopia, has compiled the ultimate collection of books for families for the Easter break so no one need go hopping mad!
Better yet, these 10 Easter books have been chosen by kids! Booktopia consulted a number of little bookworms aged from 5-12 years old, to test out a number of books and review them in their typical refreshingly honest style.
Let their imagination run wild with everything from legendary classics to new bookshelf must-haves, there’s something for every little bookworm.
Top 5 Easter books
1. Bluey: Easter by Bluey
It’s Easter! Bluey and Bingo think the Bunny has forgotten them again, until a clue takes them on an egg hunt…
2. Bluey: More Easter Fun by Bluey
Of course, one bluey book is never enough. It’s no surprise that everyone’s favourite heelers made it into the list twice. Play games, solve puzzles and create some art with Bluey and Bingo to make extra fun memories this Easter!
3. The Easter Bunnyroo by Susannah Chambers
A very Australian Easter story about a baby kangaroo and an Easter egg hunt – and an understandable misunderstanding…
4. This Is Not An Egg by Laura and Philip Bunting
This is not a book about an egg – this is a book about imagination and friendship! Take a walk on the wild side and see the world through the mind of one mischievous marsupial.
5. Terry Denton’s Bumper Book of Holiday Stuff to do by Terry Denton
Back by popular demand, this book is packed full of hours of fun, to keep kids entertained wherever they are with drawing activities, cartoons, mazes, puzzles, games and more to entertain everyone!
Best-selling books for kids to read during the holidays
1. Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey
They look, sound and even smell like the Bad Guys but Mr Wolf, Mr Piranha, Mr Snake and Mr Shark are about to change all of that! Buckle up for a fun ride! And once the kids have finished the book, why not treat them to the movie! Bad Guys is out at cinemas these school holidays. Check out our movie guide here.
2. Gangster Granny Strikes Again by David Walliams
The best-selling British author returns with a sequel of the popular book as we join Ben in his quest to unravel the mysterious return of the Black Cat
3. Dinner Sorted! by Jimmy Rees
The much-loved comedian and children’s entertainer shares a dinnertime drama that families everywhere will know all too well.
4. Rebellion of the Lost by Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin
In this thrilling sequel to The World Between Blinks, readers will find another fantastical adventure full of twists and turns from award-winning authors Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin.
5. Scaredy Bath by Zoe Foster-Blake
The popular best-selling children’s author returns with a new picture book that ponders what life is like for the bath during bath time
More fun things to do with the family
- Easter Events Guide 2022: Egg-citing hunts, festivals & events in Sydney
- Essential Guide to Easter School Holidays around Sydney’s North Shore
- Movie Guide: What’s in cinemas these School Holidays
- Easter School Holidays at Sydney Opera House: Edward the Emu
- Fun indoor attractions to visit with kids on a rainy day in Sydney
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