How To Catch an Easter Bunny

A funny Easter bedtime story about a boy’s clever plans to catch the Easter Bunny.
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How to Catch an Easter Bunny

Bastien dreams of catching the Easter Bunny so he can share chocolate eggs and have a fluffy new friend. He makes plan after plan, but the bunny always has a clever escape. This short bedtime story for kids is full of playful ideas and a sweet reminder that laughter can change everything.

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Vocabulary

Conscientious
Very careful and responsible about doing something properly.
Floofy
A silly made-up word to suggest very soft and fluffy in a playful way.
Camouflaged
Hidden by blending into the surroundings.
Tell-tale
Something that gives away a secret clue.
Pittery-pattery
Light, quick tapping sounds like tiny feet running.
Gnaw
To chew again and again.
Turbo jet
A powerful engine that makes something go very fast.

Context

This is a short seasonal picture-book style story built around Easter magic and playful exaggeration. Bastien’s repeating plans create a clear pattern that supports early comprehension and prediction, while the silly images and sound-rich wording build expressive language.

The Easter Bunny’s laser focus on delivering eggs introduces the idea of concentration and responsibility in a child-friendly way. The story also models flexible thinking, as Bastien shifts from trying to “win” to enjoying the moment. By the end, children can take away that imagination and laughter can be just as satisfying as getting what you want.

Discussion questions

Spark a conversation with your child and connect the story to real-life lessons.

Thinking Ahead

  • Why did Bastien make so many different plans to catch the Easter Bunny?
  • Which of Bastien’s ideas seemed the most likely to work at first?
  • What do you do when your first plan does not work?

Creativity

  • How did Bastien use his imagination to invent new plans?
  • What new and silly idea could you invent to catch a magical creature?
  • Why is it fun to imagine impossible things, like turbo jet bunny tails?

Focus And Concentration

  • Why does the Easter Bunny block out distractions during March and April?
  • What helps you stay focused when you have an important job to do?
  • Is it easy or hard to ignore distractions? Why?

Celebration

  • What makes Easter feel exciting in this story?
  • Why did Bastien want to share chocolate eggs with everyone at school?
  • How does celebrating together make special days more meaningful?

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FAQs about ‘How to Catch an Easter Bunny’

What is ‘How to Catch an Easter Bunny’ about?

Bastien wants to catch the Easter Bunny so he can share chocolate eggs and have a fluffy friend. He tries one clever plan after another, but the bunny always escapes. In the end, Bastien realises laughing is even better than trapping a bunny.

Is this a short bedtime story for kids?

Yes. It is a quick, playful read that works well as a bedtime story for toddlers and young children. The repeating plans make it easy to follow, even when kids are sleepy.

What themes does the story explore?

The story highlights planning, imagination, and staying focused, all wrapped in Easter fun. It also shows how feelings can change, especially when something becomes silly and makes you laugh.

Why does Bastien want to catch the Easter Bunny?

Bastien imagines taking the bunny to school, cuddling it at night, and asking it big questions. He wants the bunny as a friend, not just for chocolate.

Why do Bastien’s traps and plans fail?

Every plan has a problem: the bunny can dig out, slip away, smell hiding spots, run too fast, or even chew through a net. The Easter Bunny is also very dedicated to its egg-delivering job.

What is the funniest idea in the story?

Many kids love the idea that the bunny’s fluffy tail hides a turbo jet. The story uses silly exaggeration to keep the mood light and surprising.

What lesson can children take from the ending?

The ending shows that laughter can change what we want. Bastien forgets all about catching the bunny because the giggling idea is too funny to take seriously.

How can parents use this story for learning?

Ask children to predict what will go wrong with each plan, then invite them to invent a new plan of their own. It is a fun way to practise sequencing, cause-and-effect thinking, and creative language.

How can teachers use this story in class?

It works well for an Easter-themed lesson on planning and problem solving. Students can draw a “trap design,” explain why it might fail, and then improve it using feedback from the class.

What age group is this story best for?

This story suits a wide range, including babies and toddlers listening aloud, plus early readers who enjoy short, funny seasonal stories. For shared reading, it fits well across ages 0–9.

Credits

This story was brought to life by these awesome real humans!

    • Written by: Jade Maitre
    • Illustrated by: Clara Dee
    • Music video from “Sneaky Snitch” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Dvorak Polka” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Double Polka” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


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