Picture books can be traced back to China. It may be that the early Japanese regarded China's Buddhist scriptures (changing pictures) and Hokkekyo as picture books, and later developed them into picture books. This is also the earliest picture book. In order to avoid confusion with books, I am used to using this term imported from Japan.
Picture book is a new and unique type of children's literature, which is different from what we usually call picture book, picture story, comic book and picture book.
In the picture book, the picture is the main body, which has the function of telling stories and undertakes the task of narrative lyric and expression. Illustrations in general story books are just an auxiliary means to make the story more vivid and intuitive.
The Significance of Reading Picture Books
1. Cultivate reading interest: Picture books are usually more attractive than plain texts because they not only have vivid pictures, but also short and easy-to-understand words. By reading picture books, children can gradually discover the fun of reading and improve their interest in reading.
2. Improve language skills: The words in picture books are concise and clear, which helps children learn basic vocabulary, grammar and expression. By reading picture books, children can improve their language understanding and expression ability.
3. Develop imagination: The stories in picture books are usually carefully drawn by painters, and children can fill in the blanks or create their own story endings through imagination. Reading picture books can help children develop their imagination.
4. Broaden horizons: The content of picture books covers a wide range of fields, including history, science and philosophy. By reading picture books, children can learn about different life experiences and cultural backgrounds, thus expanding their horizons.
5. Cultivate emotional cognition: Excellent picture books can often touch children's emotions and help them better understand and handle their emotions. Reading picture books can help children develop their emotional cognitive ability.
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Picture Book