MARCH | GOD GIVES NEW LIFE
Best Books for Babies and Toddlers: March Edition
March arrives with mud and seeds and slowly warming air. Our Monthly Menus curriculum this month brings together two powerful gospel truths: God gives new life, and God saves. Whether Easter falls in March or April in the calendar, the March curriculum plants the seeds that make Easter meaningful.
Here are some of my favorite books that communicate these truths to little ones:
God Rescues Me by Kristin Weatherell — This is another thoughtfully illustrated, rhyming board book for toddlers. My kids always reach for the books in this series (they love the flaps!), and this one is one of my favorites.
This is Easter by Bowman and McKinley — Simple and joyful (and rhyming!), this book introduces the Easter story in a way that feels genuinely accessible to very young children.
Easter is Coming by Tama Fortner — This board book builds anticipation for Easter as it traces the redemptive story from creation to the cross.
The Quiet Crazy Easter Day — My toddler is obsessed with this one. I’m pretty sure it’s the animals and sound effects that he loves. I love how it draws my imagination toward all of creation praising God together.
A Very Happy Easter by Tim Thornborough — This book reinforces the joy of Easter while keeping the focus on Jesus. It also invites little listeners to notice and imitate the range of emotions found in the Easter story.
The Story of Easter by Katya Longhi — Another toddler favorite in our home. This sturdy die-cut board book walks through the Easter story from Palm Sunday to the Resurrection.
Jesus Has Risen by The Daily Grace Co — With bright colors and simple words, this board book is a wonderful option for the youngest ones in your care.
Spring Sings by Ellie Holcomb — A beautiful bridge between Christ’s resurrection and the new life we see bursting forth in spring. Also, I love that Ellie Holcomb has music to accompany each of her books.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle — This book is a classic for a reason. Counting, nature, and transformation all come together in a way that babies and toddlers naturally engage with.
Itsy Bitsy Spider: Indestructibles Book — There’s an Indestructibles book for almost every Monthly Menus theme, and this one fits March perfectly.
Hello, World! Garden Time by Jill McDonald — This is a gentle, scientific look at a seed’s growth from planting to harvest, with a sweet emphasis on the relationships that form as we grow things together.
Plant the Tiny Seed by Christie Matheson — This simple, interactive book invites you and your little one to help a seed grow as you read. Perfect for hands-on learners.
Want a simple, intentional way to use these books all month long without doing hours of lesson prep?
That's exactly what Monthly Menus was designed for. Each month's curriculum fits in a menu sleeve and is ready to guide your conversations, songs, prayers, and playtime.
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