How a Picture Book Tells a Story
Picture books are a special type of book for young children. They have many colourful pictures and only a few words on each page. The pictures and the words work together to tell the story. Sometimes the pictures show things that the words do not say, so children have to look carefully to understand everything.
In the past, artists painted picture book illustrations by hand. Today, some artists still use paint or pencils, while others use computers. Many famous picture books, like those by Dr. Seuss or Eric Carle, became popular all over the world. Adults enjoy these books too, because the stories often have simple but important messages about kindness, courage, or friendship. Reading a picture book together is a wonderful way for families to spend time and talk about ideas.
