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

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

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

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

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

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

They bought a big picture book, Scenic Wonders of America, and talked about making a trip to the Grand Canyon.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen