It's Almost Time For...Easter! by Maisha Oso

I'm bouncing into another Easter read today...although my husband just bought red garland with hearts this weekend, wanting me to decorate my tractor for Valentine's Day. A neighbor has decided to start decorating her side-by-side for each holidays, and when I said it was cute, my husband decided I needed to make my tractor sparkle and shine, too. I'll have to add a photo when I get it done with it. And who knows? Maybe, this idea of decorating our farm vehicles will spread and become a thing soon. 

Anyway, we're looking at dying eggs and having all sorts of Easter fun in these pages. So, let's open it up and see what surprises are inside.

IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR... EASTER!

by Maisha Oso

Illustrated by Tom Knight

Margaret K. McElderry 

Picture Book  /  Holiday

32 pages

ages 4 to 8

COMING JANUARY 20th!!!

How to Catch the Easter Bunny meets The Night Before series in this bunny-hopping picture book anticipating Easter in the laugh-out-loud, rhyming It’s Almost Time For… series.

It’s almost time for Easter, and excitement is running high! It might not be here yet, but there’s so much to do before the joyful day arrives…

From decorating and dyeing eggs in pastel hues, flaunting the most fabulous and fancy outfit, and diving into a basket filled with bunny-delivered goodies, there are endless ways to celebrate! But not everyone can read the signs of the highly anticipated holiday on the way…

It’s Almost Time for…Easter! is a perfect blend of festive fun and read-aloud magic that will have young readers laughing and identifying the misunderstanding at play before the characters catch on. This picture book makes a delightful gift for kids aged four to eight!

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There's tons to do when Easter comes around, and these pages bring each moment across with excitement.

Bright and colorful, these pages radiate Spring and Easter joy along with a touch of fun chaos. A young girl with a huge smile on her face bustles through each activity, which is often connected to Easter celebrations. This is not a religious book but stays purely set in egg dying, getting dressed in pretty clothes, and meeting family for a celebration. It also doesn't slide heavily into the Easter bunny but settles into the preparations and physical celebrations often surrounding the day. Every moment includes family and neighborly goodness to give a sense of togetherness and community as well.

The illustrations hold tons of energy and details to give listeners/readers quite a bit to take in and enjoy. Many scenes hold familiar attributes, making it easy to connect with each moment. The text flows right along with a four-lined rhyme, which adds a playful touch while giving a brief explanation of each activity. This makes it a nice read-aloud. Plus, the word choice is ideal for first readers, who are pretty sure of their words.

While everything centers around Easter fun, the illustrations add one creature to include a touch of humor. This hits with an extra, silly nod near the end to ensure a giggle or smile. It's a cute read, which keeps a light, fun attitude the entire way through.

And here they are...

Maisha Oso is the author of picture books Buster the Bully, My Hair Is a Book, Before the Ships, and the It’s Almost Time For… series, as well as the Venus Washington chapter book series. She writes stories to empower, entertain, and encourage emotional intelligence in young children. A former strategy and analytics professional from New York City, Maisha is currently working in her most challenging role to date: a stay-at-home mom of three tiny humans. Visit her at MaishaOso.com.

After an enjoyable stint as a graphic designer, Tom Knight is now proud to be using his imagination as a full-time career. Drawing on a long and abiding love of imagery from children’s literature, Tom has worked for a diverse range of publishers, including Little Tiger Press, Templar, Simon & Schuster, Scholastic, and Macmillan. He has also turned his hand to authoring his own titles and is the author and illustrator for the Good Knight, Bad Knight chapter book series and picture book Jimmy Finnigan’s Wild Wood Band. He does all this from a poorly temperature-controlled studio in the garden, where he is constantly distracted by the greedy birds that hang out by the feeder outside his window.