Lent is here. We’re already a few days in, and I still don’t feel ready.

One thing I manage without fail each year though, is to pull out our Lent and Easter books. I keep a seasonal book basket in our living room, and swap out the books in it every couple of months (or when a new liturgical season is upon us).

If you haven’t noticed already, books are a huge part of life in our family. It’s a way that our kids learn the best (they definitely come by that honestly), and snuggling up with a good read-aloud is always one of the best parts of my day.

I try to keep a few books for each liturgical season, along with a smattering of saints for each time of year, on hand, and we’ve accumulated quite a few books that we love to give as gifts (and have gifted our own children courtesy of the Easter Bunny).

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Walking Holy Week With Jesus

This one is for me, not my kids, but that’s important too, isn’t it? I’ve got a whole post devoted to why this is a worthwhile purchase, so I’ll just say here that it really is my favorite way to lean into Holy Week, which I often find I need if my Lent has petered out a little by the end (kids- I’m looking at you).

Lent Activity Book, Expanded 2020 Edition

We are so excited to give this Lent Activity book a try this year with G. The quality of the activities are wonderful, and they are sure to be engaging.

The Tale of Three Trees

I LOVE this edition of the traditional fable. The illustrations are vibrant and the text is full of beautiful vocabulary.

God the Father and the Best Day Ever

This one is brand new from author Gracie Jagla, and I LOVE it. If your kid has ever wondered what was happening in Heaven when Christ rose from the dead- this lyrical, magical, beautifully illustrated book is for you. The illustrations are spectacular- G loves the smiling face of God the Father, and the image of Christ pulling himself out of the tomb- AMAZING.

The Easter Egg by Jan Brett

This one may not be a religious Easter book, but it is always one of our kids’ favorites. The illustrations are stunning and intricate, as all Jan Brett books are. The story itself is valuable- the main theme is generosity and sacrifice, which is such a good lesson during Lent.

Book of Catholic Signs and Symbols

While not specifically for Lent and Easter, I always find this book useful this time of year. It’s a treasure trove of Catholic symbols, their history, and their explanations. The Catholic faith is so rich in symbolism that it’s great to have one go-to book that helps me explain them all to my kids.

The other book in this vein that we usually dust off during the season of Lent is Teach Me About the Catholic Faith for Young Children. It’s my go-to for all things Catholic and my kids- it goes through salvation history, the history of the Church, and common Catholic traditions and practices.

My First Easter

This sweet little book by Tomie de Paola is my favorite of our Easter board books. It’s perfect for little hands- bright, colorful, and with few words. Charlotte LOVES it.

As always, we are constantly on the lookout for new Lent and Easter books, so please leave a comment if your family has favorites you’d like to share!

Oh! And it’s not a Lent or Easter book, but I just finished Maurice and Therese: The Story of a Love, and dang if it’s not one of the best books I’ve ever read. Whether you love her already, or struggle to connect- this book is for you, and will make this incredible woman come to life. Spoiler alert: you will cry.

Linking up with Kelly this week, so head on over and read all about her Lent and the rest of the 7QTs.