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10 Language-to-English DictionariesChildren's Book
/ˈtʃɪl.drənz bʊk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A book written specifically for children, often featuring illustrations and simple language.
"The library has a special section for children's books filled with colorful stories." - 2
A literary work that is intended to entertain or educate children.
"Many children's books teach moral lessons through engaging narratives."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'children's book' combines 'children', derived from the Old English 'cild', meaning 'young human', and 'book', from the Old English 'bōc', referring to a written work. The phrase evolved in the 19th century as literature specifically aimed at young readers became more popular.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Children's Book" is said worldwide
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Livre pour enfants
Transliteration: Livr pur zãfã
"La bibliothèque a une section spéciale pour les livres pour enfants."
Kinderbuch
Transliteration: Kin-der-buch
"Die Bibliothek hat eine spezielle Abteilung für Kinderbücher."
Libro per bambini
Transliteration: Lee-bro per bam-bee-nee
"La biblioteca ha una sezione speciale per i libri per bambini."
Libro infantil
Transliteration: Lee-bro in-fan-teel
"La biblioteca tiene una sección especial para libros infantiles."
Livro infantil
Transliteration: Lee-vro in-fan-teel
"A biblioteca tem uma seção especial para livros infantis."
बच्चों की किताब
Transliteration: Bacchon ki kitaab
"पुस्तकालय में बच्चों की किताबों के लिए एक विशेष अनुभाग है।"
儿童书籍
Transliteration: Ér tóng shū jí
"图书馆有一个专门为儿童书籍设立的区域。"
어린이 책
Transliteration: Eorin-i chaek
"도서관에는 어린이 책을 위한 특별한 섹션이 있습니다."
子供の本
Transliteration: Kodomo no hon
"図書館には子供の本のための特別なセクションがあります。"
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