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W Is For Webster: Noah Webster and his American Dictionary Hardcover – Picture Book, November 10, 2015

by Tracey Fern (Author), Boris Kulikov (Illustrator)
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"A fascinating look at the determination and vision that led one man to create an essential resource." - Kirkus Reviews

From an early age, Noah Webster was an odd fellow who liked to talk big and loved learning. He thought America needed its own national language and knew he was just the man to create it. He started with a speller, including everyday words like "scab," "grub," and "mop," and moved on to create a small dictionary. He rode around on a horse, selling his books by hand. Then Noah decided to compile a complete and comprehensive dictionary of American English. He thought the book would take him five years to finish. It took twenty, but his dictionary today is the second-most printed book in the English language.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 2
  5. Dimensions
    10.5 x 0.75 x 10.25 inches
  6. Publisher
    Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
  7. Publication date
    November 10, 2015
  8. ISBN-10
    0374382409
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0374382407
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“A solid introduction to America’s most famous lexicographer.” ―School Library Journal, starred review

“A visually fantastical portrait of Noah Webster.” ―Publishers Weekly

“An engaging, diverting read.” ―The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

“A fascinating look at the determination and vision that led one man to create an essential resource.” ―Kirkus

Praise for Barnum's Bones:

“T. rex lovers will gobble it up, and seekers of easy biographies will be hot on their heels.” ―School Library Journal, starred review

“Tracey Fern ("Buffalo Music," "Pippo the Fool") turns a slice of a scientist's biography into an American adventure tale, describing how Brown and his rivals at other museums raced to find the best fossils and to discover new species.” ―New York Times

“…truly breathtaking. This will captivate the masses of kids whose jaws drop in the presence of hulking fossils.” ―Booklist, starred review

“Fern fills her text with all the salient facts but uses a breezy, humorous, awestruck voice that strikes just the right tone in telling the story of this fascinating, quirky scientist.” ―Kirkus, starred review

About the Author

Tracey Fern is the author of the picture books Buffalo Music and Pippo the Fool, both Junior Library Guild selections. She lives with her family in West Newton, Massachusetts, where she’s always on the lookout for unusual rocks.

Boris Kulikov is the critically acclaimed illustrator of many children's books. His work includes Papa's Mechanical Fish by Candace Fleming; W is for Webster by Tracey Fern; and the Max's Math series, written by Kate Banks.He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR); First Edition (November 10, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0374382409
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0374382407
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.5 x 0.75 x 10.25 inches
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A wonderful book about Noah Webster and his American dictionary!
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A wonderful book about Noah Webster and his American dictionary!
Noah Webster grew up on a farm in a small town that had a one-room school with few books and no homework. But Noah loved books and homework and words most of all, and when he was 16, his father sent him to Yale. He enjoyed it so much that he eventually began to teach there, which fueled his motivation to create a new American dictionary. His obsession with words never ended and he collected and bound them into 'spellers' and then eventually his famous dictionary.W is for Webster portrays the life of Noah Webster and his dedication to the idea of creating an American dictionary that he worked on throughout his life. No matter how long it took him to finish, his dictionary became the second most printed book in the English language!The illustrations in this book are wonderful to look at, with neat perspectives and lots of texture. I loved the watercolor elements that made it look like ink was spilled here and there as well as all the words artfully placed into the illustrations. If you're worried about this biography being a bore, at least check it out for the entertaining art and typography!
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FARmom2B
5.0 out of 5 stars Great student book
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2017
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Stacy Renee
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book about Noah Webster and his American dictionary!
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2019
Noah Webster grew up on a farm in a small town that had a one-room school with few books and no homework. But Noah loved books and homework and words most of all, and when he was 16, his father sent him to Yale. He enjoyed it so much that he eventually began to teach there, which fueled his motivation to create a new American dictionary. His obsession with words never ended and he collected and bound them into 'spellers' and then eventually his famous dictionary.

W is for Webster portrays the life of Noah Webster and his dedication to the idea of creating an American dictionary that he worked on throughout his life. No matter how long it took him to finish, his dictionary became the second most printed book in the English language!

The illustrations in this book are wonderful to look at, with neat perspectives and lots of texture. I loved the watercolor elements that made it look like ink was spilled here and there as well as all the words artfully placed into the illustrations. If you're worried about this biography being a bore, at least check it out for the entertaining art and typography!
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Stacy Renee
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book about Noah Webster and his American dictionary!
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2019
Noah Webster grew up on a farm in a small town that had a one-room school with few books and no homework. But Noah loved books and homework and words most of all, and when he was 16, his father sent him to Yale. He enjoyed it so much that he eventually began to teach there, which fueled his motivation to create a new American dictionary. His obsession with words never ended and he collected and bound them into 'spellers' and then eventually his famous dictionary.

W is for Webster portrays the life of Noah Webster and his dedication to the idea of creating an American dictionary that he worked on throughout his life. No matter how long it took him to finish, his dictionary became the second most printed book in the English language!

The illustrations in this book are wonderful to look at, with neat perspectives and lots of texture. I loved the watercolor elements that made it look like ink was spilled here and there as well as all the words artfully placed into the illustrations. If you're worried about this biography being a bore, at least check it out for the entertaining art and typography!
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Becky B.
4.0 out of 5 stars This is just as much a biography of the American dictionary as it is of Noah Webster.
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2017
A biographical picture book of Noah Webster that focuses on how his dictionary developed from Noah's personality and interests as a youngster to its evolution as he actually started to work on it, on to completion. Along the way some of the most important highlights of Webster's life outside of the dictionary writing are also mentioned but only in very broad terms.

An interesting book, though it definitely leaves a lot of gaps in Noah Webster's life to learn from other sources. This is just as much a biography of the American dictionary as it is of Noah Webster. That's not bad, it does what the subtitle proclaims. If you're looking for more information on Webster beyond the dictionary you might want to find a different book. (There is some more info in the back of the book, but not a whole lot.) It's still an interesting book about the evolution of the English language in America, but only the most basic of introductions to Webster. Use this one when studying dictionaries so kids can better appreciate all the work that goes into making them.
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Karla Winick-Ford
3.0 out of 5 stars OK but longer than need be, not as engaging as could be
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2016
I wanted to love this more. Most appropriate for older readers- engaging story could be shortened for younger readers
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5.0 out of 5 stars 挿絵が素晴らしいウエブスターの伝記絵本（追記あり）
Reviewed in Japan on November 24, 2015
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Right from an early age, Noah Webster was an odd fellow. で始まるノア・ウエブスターの伝記絵本。幻想的な挿絵が素晴らしい。英国の亜流を踏襲するのでなく、米国独自の言語文化を確立すべきというウエブスターの愛国的熱意が伝わってくる絵本である。ウエブスターは英国のサミュエル・ジョンソンと並ぶ近代辞書学の祖である。子供向け絵本といえども辞書ファンなら手元に置きたい1冊である。
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