The First Easter Bunny

The story of a bunny who witnesses the Passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

A little bunny comes to understand Jesus' message of rebirth, love and new life through a series of findings in the garden--a chrysalis and its butterfly, a tiny egg and the bird that emerged, and the boulder where Jesus had risen.

A New York Times bestseller! Everyone knows who the Easter Bunny is. Each year, he comes with a basket of painted eggs and chocolates for children. But not everybody knows where he comes from. On a snow-cold day in a snug little house... So begins the true story of the Easter Bunny! With gorgeous and peaceful art, this fresh, innovative story describes how one little rabbit became a legend.

The importance of family and sharing are beautifully shown in this book all about Easter celebrations. Tomie dePaola’s bright illustrations and easy-to-follow text explain the traditions associated with this special holiday.

The New York Times and USA Today Bestseller! The best Easter basket stuffer and fun spring picture book for kids! Finding eggs is easy, but can YOU catch the Easter Bunny in action this year? He has a basket full of treats and tricks for staying hidden—plus that bunny hippity hops with lightning speed! Start a new tradition with this bright and funny children's Easter book and get inspired to build STEAM traps of your own to pair with the readaloud! Educators, families, and children will love this wonderfully creative opportunity to have fun and celebrate the holiday together. I've been working long and hard with all my peeps and crew. We've made the eggs, and now I'm here to bring them all to you! Looking for easy Easter basket stuffers? Look no further than the complete How to Catch series! Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a Unicorn How to Catch an Elf How to Catch a Turkey How to Catch a Leprechaun How to Catch a Monster and more!

The First Easter Bunny! A colorful array of watercolor illustrations with scripture references brings to life the unique story of Jesus arriving in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to his ascension into the heavens; all through the eyes of one small rabbit named Arnebeth. Included inside is a photograph of a real Israeli rock rabbit known as a hyrax just like Arnebeth!

Emile B. LaCerte Jr., with the help of his sister. We restored the legend of the Easter Bunny with the Passion story of Christ. With imagination hope and love becomes reality. That's what we storytellers do. We restore order with imagination. We instill hope again and again and again. (Walt Disney)