Kids love picture books. And so do we! Picture books are so much more than pretty illustrations or photography. They help build reading skills, fuel comprehension and so much more. Find out what makes picture books so engaging for kids of all ages, and learn about the different types available on Epic.
What’s so great about picture books?
Improve Reading Skills
With fewer words per page, picture books are more approachable for young readers who have shorter attention spans. They help new readers learn words and get reluctant readers excited about books.
Find Deeper Meaning
Illustrations help enhance comprehension by providing visual context for the information presented. Pairing images with text offers a multisensory experience, making reading and learning more interactive and fun.
Talk About Tricky Topics
From bullying to stereotypes, picture books give us an easy way to start a difficult conversation. Illustrations can be a powerful tool, depicting situations and emotions that might be difficult for kids (and grownups!) to articulate.
What are the different types of picture books?
Non-Fiction Picture Books
These picture books can be based on anything from real people and animals to places and events. A great example is Discover Series: Africa, a picture book on Epic featuring minimal text and stunning photographs of rhinos, elephants and lions! Picture books like this one help kids learn about the world around them in a fun way.
Concept-Based Picture Books
Picture books can be a great way to introduce young kids to early school concepts, like color, shape and size. Sometimes they feature illustrations, other times they use photography to explain concepts. We love Lee Paints a Picture, a book that teaches kids how to mix primary colors to create all the colors of the rainbow!
Picture Storybooks
Some of the most popular kids’ books of all time fall into this category. These fiction-based picture books fuel young imaginations with a combination of beautiful illustrations and vivid storytelling. You can find lots of classic storybooks on Epic. One of our favorites is The Tale of Peter Rabbit, a book filled with adorable characters, charming watercolor illustrations and timeless themes.
Animated Storybooks
Epic also has animated picture books, which feature narration, sound effects, music and light animation to bring stories to life. Kids love our Dragons Love Tacos animated storybook. See smoke come out of a dragon’s nose, dancing tacos and more in this hilarious story about a taco party gone berserk.
Are you ready to dive into more books like these? Check out our collection of beautifully illustrated picture books for kids of all ages.
