picture book

American  

noun

1. a book consisting mainly or entirely of pictures, especially one for children who have not yet learned to read.

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Etymology

Origin of picture book

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

His work for younger readers — picture books, middle-grade and young adult novels — could fill a whole separate guide, so we’re sticking with his adult books here.

From New York Times

The charges come two months after Ms Richins wrote a picture book "Are You With Me?" to help children cope with the death of a loved one.

From BBC

It helps that opera and picture books have a lot in common, Willems told The Times: “It’s big emotions.”

From New York Times

“Everything that I do as a picture book writer is reductive,” Willems said, reflecting on what writing his first libretto taught him, aside from the importance of placing consonants carefully.

From New York Times

Novels are shelved next to poetry, self-help, picture books and historical nonfiction.

From Seattle Times