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picture book

American

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of picture book

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

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Home from their adventures—and with the picture book right side up again—the four children curl up by the fireplace with steaming mugs of hot cocoa.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

It is based on the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, who wrote and illustrated The Gruffalo.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

Technically, Melania was supposed to be reading a picture book to children at the hospital.

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2025

It features celebrities and other well-known personalities reading a short picture book before wishing the audience a good night.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

She held up the thick picture book I’d used to memorize titles and artists.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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