PETER COTTONTAIL'S HOPPY EASTER

In this board book based on the song “Here Comes Peter Cottontail,” an accident-prone rabbit delivers Easter treats.

The titular bunny trots along with a red wagon full of surprises but doesn’t quite make a clean delivery: He cracks the eggs, spills the jelly beans, and eats the chocolate bunnies. But he hides what’s left of the treats and heads back down the bunny trail. Sattler’s illustrations contrast with the more straightforward text (on a page with the words “Hippity, hoppity / Easter’s on its way,” we see Peter sprawled on his face, having taken a tumble), letting readers in on the joke that the bunny isn’t doing what’s expected. The final page provides questions that encourage a reread: “How many eggs can you find on each page?” for example. This addition challenges toddler readers with a seek-and-find–style revisit. With his blue overalls, floppy ears, and wide, expressive eyes, Peter cuts an endearing figure. The illustrations use spring pastels like baby blue, pale green, and pinks and purples. An adorable little snail with knowing eyes opens and closes the book. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

A “hippity hoppity” tale and a lovely way to get little readers excited for Easter.