Baby’s First Easter

Baby-Toddler–A cheery opportunity to explore common Easter themes. A smiling toddler with light skin and red hair wears a hat with bunny ears, bunny slippers, and a carrot-printed pajama set. The book opens to an adult with long, red hair cuddling the toddler and the words, “Good morning, baby! It’s a bright new day. Hello, feet, what will we see?” Baby then frolics while two older children paint eggs. Next, the family enters a backyard garden, where colorful eggs hide among the pastel flowers, blooming garden boxes, a chicken coop, and a tidy clothesline. The baby finds eggs while a bunny hops around, and then the family has a picnic of hot-crossed buns and carrots. In the end, they hear a noise from the chicken coop. “Tip, tap! In the nest a warm egg hatches. Hello, baby chick, so soft and new. You’re just in time for the Easter Parade!” Pastel watercolor images match the season and mood of the story perfectly; the images contain nice details for readers to hunt, find, and talk about. The tone and story have toddler appeal, though the language does not always flow smoothly. The four characters all have light skin, but their specific family roles, relationships, and genders are not spelled out.