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Children's Books - 英语词汇详解
Meaning 1：Children's books (Children's Books)
Children's Books
/ˈtʃɪl.drənz bʊks/
n.
Books that are written or designed specifically for young readers, often with pictures and simple language.
Children's books
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/ˈtʃɪl.drənz bʊks/
n.
Books written specifically for young readers, often illustrated and using simple language.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Derived from Old English 'cild' (child) and 'bōc' (book, originally beech tablet).
💡 Mnemonic
Picture a cozy bedtime story with colorful pages – that's a children's book.
📖 Example
Every night before bed, my mom reads me a children's book with colorful pictures and fun stories.
Every night before bed, my mom reads me a children's book with colorful pictures and fun stories.
🔗 Collocations
illustrated children's books – books with pictures for children
classic children's books – well-known children's stories that have lasted
read a children's book – to read a book made for kids
🔄 Synonyms
picture books (n.) – Books that contain many illustrations, typically for young children.
kids' books (n.) – Informal term for books intended for children.
🚫 Antonyms
adult books (n.) – Books written for mature readers, often with complex themes.
🌱 Derivatives
children's literature (n.) – The body of written works for children.
children's author (n.) – A writer who creates books for children.
📖 Cultural Story
Children's books became a distinct genre in the 18th century, with pioneers like John Newbery publishing illustrated tales for moral education.
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