What is a picture book?

Picture books, foreign words, that is, picture books, as the name implies, are "painting books", which refer to books with painting as the main part and a small amount of words.

First, the definition of picture books

Picture book, also known as picture book or picture story book, is a kind of book with pictures as the main part and words as the supplement, which tells a complete story through images and words. Picture books usually express stories and themes with intuitive and vivid pictures and concise and rhythmic words, which are suitable for children to read.

Excellent picture books can stimulate children's interest in reading and cultivate their observation, imagination and language expression ability.

Second, the characteristics of picture books

1. Illustrated pictures: Picture books usually tell stories in an illustrated way, which complement each other and form a whole.

2. Intuitive images: The pictures in picture books are usually intuitive, which makes it easier for readers to understand stories and themes.

3, concise and clear: the text of picture books is usually concise and clear, which is convenient for children to understand and learn.

4. Strong story: Picture books usually show themes and plots in the form of stories, which can attract children's reading interest.

5. Suitable for children: The content and form of picture books are usually suitable for children to read, which can stimulate children's reading interest and cultivate children's observation, imagination and language expression ability.

The Origin and Influence of Picture Books

I. Origin

Picture books originated in the west and were born in Europe and America in the second half of the19th century. Kate greenaway was the first illustrator of children's books and one of the representative painters in Victorian era. Modern picture books, on the other hand, originated in America and gradually became popular all over the world.

Picture books focus on pictures, supplemented by words, convey stories with pictures, intuitively present rich situational worlds, and help children understand the content of stories. Nowadays, picture books have become an important carrier of children's reading, providing children with rich reading experience and growth experience.

Second, influence.

The influence of picture books lies in stimulating children's imagination and creativity and cultivating good reading habits and aesthetic ability through rich pictures and interesting stories. Picture books are also an important way for children to learn language, writing and express their emotions.

By reading picture books, children can expand their knowledge, enhance their social skills, improve their emotional IQ and shape their positive personality. Picture books play an irreplaceable role in children's growth.