Reviews of the Best Easter Cartoons – Easter Specials for the Whole Family to Watch

Posted by Renee Carver Apr 1, 2009

If parents did not grow up watching classic Easter television specials or were too old when certain newer Easter-themed television shows were released, it can be difficult to know how to find good Easter cartoons for kids. The following reviews examine which Easter holiday specials are most appropriate for children, which teach lessons about religion and/or springtime, which hold up under repeated viewings, and which are best-suited for younger or older children.

Preschool children will enjoy family-friendly Easter episodes from their favorite cartoon shows. For more information, check out reviews of Dora Egg Hunt (an Easter episode about cascarones from the Nick Jr. preschool cartoon show Dora the Explorer), Madeline and the Easter Bonnet (an Easter episode from the sweet Madeline cartoon series based on the Ludwig Bemelmans Madeline books), and Max's Chocolate Chicken and the Easter with Max & Ruby DVD (all Easter episodes from the Nick Jr. preschool cartoon show Max & Ruby, based on the Max books by Rosemary Wells).

Families seeking classic Easter specials that are appropriate for the whole family (at least, for the most part) can find out more information by reading reviews of the Animagic Rankin/Bass Easter special Here Comes Peter Cottontail, its recent computer-animated sequel Here Comes Peter Cottontail: The Movie, and the Animagic Rankin/Bass Easter special The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town.

Animated Easter specials based on popular cartoon characters will provide good entertainment for slightly older children. Find out more information by reading reviews of Baby Looney Tunes' Eggs-Traordinary Adventure (starring baby versions of classic Looney Tunes characters), The Easter Chipmunk (starring Alvin and the Chipmunks), and Yogi the Easter Bear (starring the classic Hanna-Barbera characters Yogi Bear and Boo Boo Bear).

Religious families who want to find an entertaining Easter cartoon that also teaches the Christian meaning of Easter and provides information about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus can read more about VeggieTales An Easter Carol.

For other Easter holiday specials that families may enjoy, check out a review of The Great Easter Egg Hunt (a cartoon Easter special that is no classic, but that does provide some nice family-friendly entertainment) and a review of Will Vinton's A Claymation Easter (which is well-animated but appropriate only for older children).

Parents may also care to check out some ideas for celebrating Easter, including suggestions for creative, unique Easter basket gifts and fun Easter baking activities.