Merriam-Webster’s Elementary Dictionary - Features 37,000+ words, 900+ full-color illustrations, photos, & more

Pronunciations, Latin words/phrases and the meanins, synonyms (something all, perfectly elementary), syllables, adjectives, verbs if sort, hints, phrases, small stories and "word history" and "word roots"... etc... a fantastic elementary dictionary for any child. This dictionary has colorful images, but more wordage than images. I love the color coded alphabet to find the section you need quickly. My daughter is 5 years old with extraordinary language arts, reading, and comprehension levels beyond her peers, (not bragging, but very proud, yet very difficult to fulfill her ever growing curiosity and thirst for knowledge when I lack the moment of knowledge myself...a deer in headlights... Seriousl, mommies don't know everything, but we can try 😅...) I find this is a fantastic read for most children who can read and understand and can fulfill that ever deepening knowledge well that child wishes to fill. She also asks a million times a day: "how do you spell...??" Well! Here you go my dear! Fill that well! Teaches her alphabetical order, spelling, sounding out words, gaining deeper knowledge as to what something is or what some of those things look like! For example, the other day we were talking about "cells" because we are learning about why plants are green and looking in her microscope; well, in this book, there is a beautiful illustration/diagram of a general "plant cell". I am also endlessly fascinated by the "word history" and "word root"... some of this stuff I have absolutely forgotten long ago, so it becomes difficult to explain to my 5 year old, but these stories and history bits have teeth and the knowledge sticks and the word(s) become that more interesting. I absolutely have so much to say, but I'll spare you... I highly recommend this dictionary for any child through teenage years. I love it!

I purchased this to help my granddaughter learn to use a dictionary. The advantage over just Googling definitions is that the colorful illustrations on the pages spark discussion about other topics as I am tutoring her this summer. It's been great fun using this study aid this summer as well as age appropriate. It is much less intimidating than a standard dictionary. Because I bought it just for her, she is more inclined to use it independently. Another avid reader in the making.

I absolutely love having this in my homeschool classroom! It’s incredibly user-friendly and visually appealing. There are colorful images that are distributed nicely throughout the book. It’s an essential resource for learning. I can see this being used often and for years to come.

I got dictionary for my daughter so she can improve her vocabulary while reading and she always carry with her to school as well. Must have for elementary kids.

Perfect for elementary-aged children. Sturdy cover, lots of photos, clear definitions.

I usually define words for my kids, but my 8-year-old has reached a point where I figured she could learn to find her answers rather than being given the answers. We live in Connecticut and I was highly disappointed by the fact that her only experience with a dictionary has been the toddler dictionary I had at home.This dictionary was bought to supplement the workbook that prepares her for the SBAT (standard test given to third graders). Half of the new words given in those passages cannot be found in this version of the dictionary so we still need to use my dictionary or Google to find the word.If you just want something to help them find words in something like Dogman graphic novels, this will suffice. If you need something that will help them with understanding their standardized tests, neither this nor the Intermediate versions are thorough.As other reviews note, the pictures are lovely. My daughter read the definition for “opal” purely from admiring the picture of the gem. I’ll give this edition positive points for fostering curiosity. It’s a gentle bridge from the toddler edition to a real dictionary. The most valuable lesson is learning how to use a dictionary at all. Unfortunately, this skill is not taught in any of the three CT elementary schools we have attended.No regrets on this purchase. It may not be enough, but it has been a useful tool in teaching a child to research.

This in my opinion is an excellent first dictionary. The number of words and definitions is impressive. The presentation is great

This is a great children's dictionary! We are using it to learn dictionary skills in homeschool. Highly recommend. Very engaging content and illustrations.