Playtime Express with the Easter Bunny

by Layla Sutton, Jennifer Zivoin (Illustrator)

Overview

All aboard the Playtime Express for a fun and silly adventure in this magical Easter picture book! First stop: Bunnyville!

Come along for the ride on board the most playful train around, and join your new favorite playtime pals as they explore the spring fun of Bunnyville and get everyone hopping with joy! The Easter Bunny and residents of Bunnyville are hard at work preparing for Easter but when the Playtime Express rolls into town, the hustle and bustle quickly turns into playtime. Help the Easter Bunny hide eggs, invite the ducks to dance in the rain, and sort colorful eggs with the chicks—there is so much to celebrate with new friends!

Full of bright illustrations, playful rhyming text, and Easter sweetness, this picture book makes the perfect Easter basket stuffer or gift for children ages 3 to 7! A silly read-aloud romp that is egg-cellent for playtime and sure to bring on the giggles!

Included with your train ride:

• Screen-free fun
• Silly, sweet rhymes
• Springtime magic!

Chugga-chugga, chugga-choo!

Playtime Express is coming through!

All aboard! What do you say?

Let's go have some fun today!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781464234750
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	12/02/2025
Series:	Playtime Express
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.35(d)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

LAYLA SUTTON is a children's book author with one silly daughter, one silly pup, and a passion for making the world a happier place through books.

Jennifer Zivoin has illustrated more than 40 children’s books, and her art has appeared in children’s magazines, including “Highlights High Five” and “Clubhouse Jr.” Several of her titles have been recognized with gold medals by The Mom’s Choice Awards. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the world’s largest children’s museum, featured her art in a special “Pirates and Princesses” exhibit. Jennifer provided artwork for celebrity picture books, including those by Bill O’Reilly, James Patterson, and Guns N’ Roses. Recently, Jennifer made her debut as an author with her book “Pooka & Bunni.” Jennifer lives in Indiana with her husband and daughters, whose daily adventures, explorations, and imaginings inspire her illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

"A simple springtime story that will have toddlers hopping with excitement." — Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2025-08-02
A group of toy animals board the Playtime Express train to Bunnyville.

When a toy dinosaur, bear, lion, and unicorn ride the train through a tunnel, they come to life on the other side. It’s spring in Bunnyville, and the animals are excited to experience it. They meet the Easter Bunny and assist with an egg hunt. They enjoy lots of muddy play in the garden, splash in puddles during a rain shower, and help decorate eggs and hand out Easter baskets. At the end of their busy day, the animals board the train back to a child’s playroom, becoming toys once again. The rhyming text bounces along as easily as the many rabbits in Bunnyville, making this a fitting read-aloud. Zivoin’s illustrations are brightly colored, child-friendly, and brimming with sweetness; an especially endearing one depicts a line of ducklings in rain boots with umbrellas joyfully splashing through spring raindrops. The visuals include plenty of adorable details, like the dinosaur clutching its very own stuffed dino or the Easter Bunny hiding among stuffed animals in the child’s room. The uncomplicated storytelling and appealing pictures make for a worthwhile read.

A simple springtime story that will have toddlers hopping with excitement.(Picture book. 1-3)

Kirkus Reviews