Merriam Websters Primary Dictionary

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An incredible first dictionary for children ages 5-7

• Covers basic dictionary skills: alphabetization, spelling, pronunciation,
  use of synonyms and antonyms, and using words in context 
• Introduces young readers to almost 3,000 words, with entries that include
  definitions, example sentences, and word histories 
• Packed with jokes, poems, and fun facts to foster and develop a child’s
  language skills

This treasure trove of colorful approaches to presenting language information
will pique the curiosity and stretch the imagination of beginning readers.
Merriam-Webster’s language experts team up with beloved children’s illustrator
Ruth Heller to create a treasury of word magic for beginning readers. Each page
of the new Merriam-Webster’s Primary Dictionary springs to life with
captivating artwork, riddles, poems, short stories, jokes, and much more.
Designed to help parents, teachers, and caregivers introduce young minds to the
wonderful, magical world of words, Merriam-Webster’s Primary Dictionary
instills a love of language that will last a lifetime.

• Literary References: Engaging allusions to famous fairy tales,
  myths, nursery rhymes and other writings by well-known authors. 
• Example Sentences: Different meanings and forms of the headword are
  illustrated with intriguing sentences designed to clarify meaning and add to
  the information given in the definition. 
• Stories: Brief retellings of famous stories from legend and lore
  with accompanying illustrations engage young readers and encourage further
  language exploration. 
• Pronunciation Sounds: An amusing look at the various sounds and
  patterns of spoken English. 
• Jokes: A rich collection of riddles based on word play tickle the
  funny bone while building a child’s awareness of language. 
• Part of Speech: Part-of-speech labels identify the role each
  headword plays in a sentence. 
• Explanatory Paragraph: Definitions are written in a way that is
  easy for young children to understand. 
• Word History: Interesting information about how words come to be
  and sometimes change in meaning enrich a child’s understanding of language. 
• Look-It-Up Note: Cross-references chosen for interest and ease of
  association introduce children to the idea of looking for specific related
  information elsewhere in the dictionary. 
• Related Words: Short lists of additional words and phrases spark
  imagination and vocabulary-building by introducing children to synonyms and
  antonyms. 
• Riddles: Clever and wonderfully silly riddles based on
  Untitled1word play encourage young readers to have fun with language. 
• Head Scratchers: Like the jokes, “Head Scratchers” are
  meant for fun and serve to point up some of the true oddities of the English
  language. 
• Poems: Original and classic rhymes and poems emphasize or play on
  words discussed in the entry block”