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

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

Looking in the mirror at the shaking, black-eyed wet rat I’ve become, all I can think of is that picture book about that poor kid’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.

From Literature

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

From BBC

He gave out copies of “The Little Engine That Could” picture book to encourage the “Titanic” department heads to keep going, despite the many practical and budgetary stresses they faced.

From Los Angeles Times