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

She is also the author of two picture books for children, "Rectangle Time" and "It Simply Can't Be Bedtime."

From The Wall Street Journal

I brought Alice in Wonderland from a tattered series of picture book classics.

From Literature

The picture book will be published by Puffin, and is due to be released in September 2026.

From BBC

Dr. Seuss’ holiday parable “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” has been a seasonal favorite since it was published in 1957, ranking among the most popular and profitable of the author’s iconic rhyming picture books.

From Los Angeles Times

This is the barest minimum required when reading a picture book to children.

From Salon