This thesis provides an overview of the theoretical definitions of the picture book through its functions, types and roles in a child's life. Picture books, in their essence, are characterized by interactivity – they encourage the development of listening and speech, and thus shape the child's vocabulary. The importance of reading various picture books needs to be emphasized, in order to develop reading literacy and affectivity towards reading from a young age. Parents have the role of guidance in the process of interactive reading – which places pictures books in the context of rehabilitation and makes them valuable educational materials for children with hearing impairments. In order to be able to explain the tasks and procedures of verbotonal rehabilitation, the paper also includes developmental specifications of children with hearing impairment and the classification of hearing impairments. The methodical part of the thesis shows the process of creation and application of an interactive picture book, „Vrline mišice Line“ (eng. Virtues of Lina the Mouse). It explores the theme of children's virtues and highlights the importance of building a positive image of themselves and the world, while developing listening, speech and movement. As a product of this thesis, the picture book is envisioned as a layered educational material which can positively influence various developmental, social and communication skills and abilities through a long period of its use.