Childrenâs picture books have developed relatively maturely in Western countries, and Chinese publishing houses have chosen imported childrenâs picture books as their first choice for a long time. Regarding the development of the domestic childrenâs picture book market, due to the short development time, there are currently only a handful of childrenâs books that truly integrate Chinese traditional culture, and the connotation has not been truly inherited and popularized, and the unique historical meaning has not been truly reflected in the market. resonate in childrenâs lives. As far as image design is concerned, due to the influence of foreign childrenâs picture books, domestic childrenâs picture books mostly focus on natural expressions of objects and lack deep cultural value and spiritual connotation. As a result, our countryâs childrenâs picture books lack national characteristics. Traditional Chinese painting is part of Chinese cultural heritage and has a unique form of artistic expression that can embody the connotation of Chinese humanistic spirit. The integration of traditional painting elements with modern childrenâs picture book design not only shows the diversity of the childrenâs world, but also reflects the cultural characteristics and artistic styles of different nations. When applying Chinese painting elements in the design of childrenâs picture books, whether in terms of formal language or philosophical spirit, blind application must be avoided. Modern childrenâs picture book design concepts should be followed, scientifically absorbed and flexibly applied Chinese painting elements to create deep and refreshing works for readers. A childrenâs picture book with Chinese elements. When creating picture books, we must also combine them with current science and technology to make picture books more nationally distinctive and modern in design, in line with the development of todayâs diversified era. Based on the unique artistic characteristics of traditional Chinese painting â composition, pen and ink, color, artistic conception and other elements, this article discusses its application and embodiment in contemporary childrenâs picture books. It conducts research and analysis on the works of outstanding contemporary picture book creators, and summarizes The application methods and principles of traditional Chinese painting elements in the design of childrenâs picture books, and explore the new development of traditional painting elements in the creation of childrenâs picture books.