Bonus Books: Hippity, Hoppity, Easter’s on its way

Chris Worthy
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Cocomelon Easter Surprise
Cocomelon Easter Surprise

Easter and ballerinas and dandelions and more! Spring reading is here to delight little ones and parents, too.

“The Easter Surprise!” adapted by Tina Gallo (Simon Spotlight, babies – pre-kindergarten)

Kids still love CoComelon – and it is magnetic enough that it remains the No. 1 children’s show on YouTube with more than 135 million subscribers. But you can keep that sweet magic going with this egg-shaped Easter board book, adapted from the “Easter Masks” song. It is ideal for an Easter basket or just a fun spring book for reading to the youngest CoComelon fans.

Daniel goes on an Egg Hunt
Daniel goes on an Egg Hunt

“Daniel Goes on an Egg Hunt” by Maggie Testa, illustrated by Jason Fruchter (Simon Spotlight, ages 3 – 5)

For a slightly older Easter crew, this story from “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” is part of Simon Spotlight’s Read-to-Read series. This book is Pre-Level 1, so it is ideal for reading together. The simple words help kids learn to read about counting and colors, and they can get ready for an Easter egg hunt in the process.

Doe's Dandelions by Laura Renauld and Jennie Poh
Doe's Dandelions by Laura Renauld and Jennie Poh

“Doe’s Dandelions” by Laura Renauld, illustrated by Jennie Poh (Beaming Books, ages 4 – 8, available March 7)

Angelina Ballerina Take A Bow by Katharine Holabird and Helen Craig
Angelina Ballerina Take A Bow by Katharine Holabird and Helen Craig

A gentle and sweet gateway to summer, this beautifully illustrated book will have little ones (and their parents) longing to spread a picnic blanket on the grass, bask in the warm sun and spread wishes in the form of dandelions. Nuisance or nourishment? It’s all about perspective.

“Angelina Ballerina: Take a Bow” by Katharine Holabird, illustrated by Hellen Craig (Simon Spotlight, ages 3 – 7)

Little ballet fans know Angelina Ballerina well. This tale, with shiny foil details on the cover, takes us to our favorite mouse’s spring recital with lessons in patience and teamwork leading the way.

Chicken Dance by Tammi Sauer and Dan Santat
Chicken Dance by Tammi Sauer and Dan Santat

“Chicken Dance” by Tammi Sauer, illustrated by Dan Santat (Union Square and Co. ages 5 and younger)

This new edition of the 2009 book is so much fun. Puns abound and Elvis Poultry is in the building. Get ready for giggling kids here, especially if it is a group or classroom story time.

This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Bonus Books: Hippity, Hoppity, Easter’s on its way