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The Merriam-Webster and Garfield Dictionary

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This book has humor for all ages of people. It adds a humorous aspect to looking up words. I guarentee that if you like Garfield that you will love this book! There is a garfield comic on every page which uses one of the words on the page. It is used in a humorous context. You will never look at a dictionary the same again.

This is a serious dictionary, not a kids dictionary as you would be led to believe. Most pages have a Garfield cartoon with a highlighted word defined on that page. Sometimes I question the choice of words, because there would be a better word in the strip, but that's a minor complaint. I will warn you that this is a real adult sized dictionary with all the words you would expect in that type of book. So if you are buying it for your elementary school Garfield fan, you should be forewarned. Of course if they don't outgrow the Garfield fascination they can use it a long time!

This is actually one of the better middle to high school dictionaries out there. Readable font size, extensive word list, moderate definitions (not too little or too much detail).

Why this dictionary over others, though? Admittedly it's Garfield. Students have spent a lot more time "inside" this dictionary than others for obvious reasons. In this case it's ok. I'd recommend this dictionary to any parent/family member considering a dictionary for a middle or high school aged student.

Consider buying a used one too - for some reason there are always a lot of them for cheap!

Initally purchased this for one of my daughters. Now this one is for my grandson. I still have my daughters Dictionary at my desk and people always come by to borrow it. (wheres Garfield?) they ask!

Not as comprehensive as a collegiate dictionary but it does the job for my 9 year old. He hates using the dictionary but loves Garfield. Now, he is more apt to use it and for quite reading time. Every other page utilizes a word within each Garfield cartoon to bring more sense to its meaning.

I get really bored using those thick and heavy dictionaries that have such small fonts i'd get dizzy looking up words. this is where garfield helped me, the font size used in this dictionary is just right and the comics made looking up words something fun to do. although some words were kinda inappropriate for some of the comic strips, it nonetheless got the essence of the word. this dictionary has enough words for let's say kids and teenagers but as you read adult books, you'll find words that aren't in this dictionary anymore. i'll have to go back to my good old merriam-webster collegiate dictionary 11th ed. but then again this dictionary was made for kids aged 9-12 so it's all good, it serves its purpose. a good buy for kids who'd like to learn and for adults who want to be entertained.

I needed a dictionary for my son (3rd grader), and he told me he used a Garfield dictionary. He said this was the one he used when I showed him the picture. I was so surprised when I received it, to see that its just like a normal dictionary, except there are comics in it, using examples of words in the dictionary.
It can be used for children or adults alike.