"Noah Webster and His Words" by Jeri Chase Ferris tells the story of Noah Webster, the man who created America’s first dictionary. Through engaging illustrations and accessible text, the book reflects on Webster’s early life, his passion for language, and his vision of a uniquely American identity. It highlights his belief in the importance of clear communication and education. The narrative follows his journey as he gathers words and definitions from various sources, culminating in the publication of "An American Dictionary of the English Language." This book illustrates his lasting impact on language and learning in the United States. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2015 by Houghton Mifflin .

Vincent X. Kirsch is the author-illustrator of many books for children, including Natalie & Naughtily as well as the illustrator of further titles, including Noah Webster and his Words. Vincent lives in Beverley Hills, CA.