This delightful book introduces preschoolers and beginning readers to the idea of alphabetical order and helps prepare them for higher-level dictionaries. Clear, engaging illustrations bring words to life. • 900 age-appropriate entry words selected by the Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries in collaboration with educational consultants • Playful example sentences capture children’s attention • Multicultural characters appear throughout in familiar, family-based situations • Updated with colorful new art by well-known children’s illustrator Maggie Swanson