Easter is nearly here and Rabbit has jobs to do. With rolls of ribbon, bundles of paper and envelopes Rabbit knows it’s time to get to work.

(But having Mum rabbit to help is even better)

First there are lots of notes to write, envelopes to write and deliveries to make! Rabbit has lots of friends around the farm, in lots of different places.

Cow lives in the paddock and Pūkeko lives besides the pond. Ell lives in the creek and Chicken in the coop. Snail is the smallest and the very last stop. Delivering all the Easter notes is fun.

(But having mum rabbit to help is even better)

The seventh in this bilingual early reader series, Te Kura Huna o te Aranga / Easter Surprise focuses on all things Easter. Of course, you have Rabbit, then notes to deliver and lovely gifts to hide for friends.

With bilingual text on each page in short sentences, these full colour picture books have soft palettes, adorable creatures and some repetitive text throughout the story. There are many full page spreads to enjoy and the text is clear on the page or inside speech bubbles, allowing early readers to learn both English and Māori together.

Author – Norah Wilson

Illustrator – Kimberly Andrews

Age – 5+

(2025, Scholastic NZ, Aotearoa, New Zealand, NZ Author, NZ Illustrator, Easter, Series, Animals, Bunny, Rabbit, Giving, Gifts, Letters, Surprises, Friends, Bilingual,  Māori, English)