picture book
noun
a book consisting mainly or entirely of pictures, especially one for children who have not yet learned to read.
picture books
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pluralof picture book.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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I also suggest reading golf picture books together, or getting the children started on some classics, like “Down the Fairway” by Bobby Jones, or “Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book,” written by Penick and Bud Shrake.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
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 ● Dec. 25, 2025
James says the idea for The Plucky Squire came from picture books he'd been reading to his young son.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2024
They’ve transformed the hulking old building into a series of settings lifted straight from the pages of beloved picture books.
From New York Times ● Apr. 1, 2024
It was the world's oldest story, and I'd grown up with it, first with Mo reading me big-and-bright picture books.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
