Oh, this is so charming! A medium profile, hard cover book laid out in an early dictionary format. The introduction of the book indicates:

"Every word is a picture" is the guiding principle of My First Dictionary. Only words which can be shown in pictures have been chosen for entries.

My First Dictionary
The Beginner's Picture Work Book
Author: Laura Oftedal & Nina Jacob Laboratory School, University of Chicago
Illustrator: Pelagie Doane
Grosset & Dunlap
Copyright 1948, 1970 Edition

Really approachable all color illustrations in a dictionary format. Pages are bordered in pink, blue or yellow. 140 Pages. Over 600 pictures and words. Heavy paper stock paper for the pages. Hardcover.

The book is in really nice condition except for the fact that the binding has been reinforced with green tape. Only the very slightest of edge, corner and surface wear to the cover. No other noted soiling to covers or pages inside cover. Binding is tight. First page has Regina Mead in ink. Pages show no other writing or marking and colors are still very bright.

A real treasure!

I found a wonderful collection of vintage children's books at a sale this past month and am working to get them posted. There is a little video showing the first six titles attached. Come back for more!

Dimensions:
6 3/4" x 9 1/4"