Merriam-Webster's First Dictionary

A unique treasury of words especially written for children in grades K–2, ages 5–8.

• Introduces young readers to 3,000 words using 1,000 entries
• Hundreds of captivating illustrations by beloved children's illustrator Ruth Heller
• Have fun learning about words, their meanings, and how to spell them
• Teaches basic dictionary skills: alphabetization, spelling, parts of speech, letter sounds, use of synonyms and antonyms, homographs and homophones
• Jokes, riddles, poems, and fun facts based on word play make learning fun
• References to popular stories, fairy tales, myths, and nursery rhymes spark imagination and encourage language exploration
• Words, phrases, and their meanings are discussed in full age-appropriate sentences, with usage examples to show how they are used in context