A picture book is the first book a child encounters. There are many kinds of picture books and they can be divided according to shape, presentational structure, content, art technique and recipients’ participation. The choice of the picture book depends primarily on the age of the child, there are age-appropriate picture books. Besides that, a child’s interests should be considered so the picture book is interesting to it. Also, it is vital to think about what is to be achieved and which part of the child’s development is to be influenced. The aspects of development that can be affected are: socio-emotional development, social/linguistic development, cognitive and psychomotor development. Each of the aspects can be influenced by working with children with the help of picture book as a means of promoting development. With picture books a child explores and discovers by leafing through pages, communicating with the environment, looking at the pictures and discovering new knowledge. Apart from picture books, a similar purpose can be found in silent books. Through a silent book the same aspects are developed. It is made for the child, so it serves the purpose of exploring. A silent book is made of soft textile materials and fabrics of different textures, colours and designs, one of which which is felt. A picture book contains plenty of tasks which in a creative and fun way provide play for children, while positively affecting its development. It is aimed at children in early childhood and it is content-wise adapted to individual needs and interests of the child it is made for. The second part of the paper is practical, where the process of making a silent book is shown. Next to the photographs of the making itself, there is the process of the making explained. Also, the key aspects of development activated during the play in particular parts of the book are emphasized.