Top Usborne books for a joyful, screen-free Easter

Easter is a brilliant excuse to slow down together. Whether you’re filling baskets, planning a backyard egg hunt, or simply looking for cozy, screen-free moments over spring break. Below you’ll find a hand-picked mix of touch-and-feel reads, creative activities and a beautiful Bible to share as a family. Each pick comes from the Usborne Easter & Spring range, so it’s easy to find something for every age.

Gentle beginnings for babies and toddlers (0-3)

Babies love to explore with their fingertips, and That’s not my… Easter Egg is perfect for little hands. With bold, high-contrast pictures and varied textures on every page, you can introduce early words like “bumpy,” “shiny” and “soft” while your child investigates. Keep the chat flowing, name colors, count spots, and take turns finding the “right” egg.

For a calm snuggle after a busy egg hunt, There There Little Bunny offers a soothing, interactive story. The gentle prompts encourage kindness and empathy in a way even very young children can enjoy. It’s lovely before nap time or bedtime.

Sticker fun and simple scenes (3-6)

If your preschooler loves decorating and storytelling, First Sticker Book: Easter is a seasonal go-to. Packed with springtime scenes to complete. There’s baskets, bonnets and bunnies, making it brilliant for quiet focus and fine-motor practice. Sit alongside and weave in positional language (“under the tree,” “next to the basket”) to build vocabulary while you play together.

Dress-up creativity and storytelling (5-8)

Sticker Dolly Dressing: Easter Party invites kids to dress characters and imagine party scenes, from decorating Easter trees to a joyful egg hunt. As you co-create the story (“Who’s hosting? What will we bake?”), you’ll naturally practise sequencing and social language, all while keeping things breezy and fun.

Hands-on art, no screens required (6+)

Finger Printing Easter is a pocket-friendly burst of creativity. With a built-in ink pad and simple step-by-steps, children can print chicks, eggs and spring patterns in minutes. Pop a placemat under the book, keep a pack of wipes nearby, and you’ve got a satisfying make that’s easy to set up and clear away. Parents and caregivers should supervise inky fingers, and the proud display of finished masterpieces!

A beautiful read-aloud for the season (family share)

For families who want to explore the Easter story, The Usborne Children’s Bible gathers much-loved Old and New Testament stories in clear, child-friendly retellings with warm, detailed illustrations. It’s ideal for short nightly reads, Sunday-morning snuggles, or sharing favourite passages together. Young listeners can spot details in the artwork while you talk about big ideas in age-appropriate ways.

However you celebrate, this mix of tactile reads, creative makes and imaginative play will help you carve out calm, connected moments all spring long. PLUS discover even more Easter books here!