NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book
"Studded with memorable facts and supported by informative sidebars. Rich in color and detail, the oil paintings represent the period well." — Booklist
"An intriguing introduction." — Kirkus Reviews
"This biography shares many interesting facts about Webster and his many achievements. Included is a chronology of his major accomplishments from birth to death. There is an extensive bibliography to compensate for the many direct quotes the author uses within the text. Also included are additional reading and websites to visit and a list of the dictionaries Webster published." — Library Media Connection