Oxford Very First Dictionary

Description

A fully illustrated alphabetical first dictionary for 4-5 year-olds.

The Oxford Very First Dictionary is an ideal introduction to dictionaries and other alphabetically ordered reference books.

The Oxford Very First Dictionary helps young children enjoy and discover the features of a dictionary. It contains over 300 words in alphabetical order, each with a simple definition and a colourful picture. A fresh new look for the Oxford Very First Dictionary which introduces children aged 4+ to the features of a dictionary in an appealing way. It helps children acquire basic dictionary and reference skills in a simple and enjoyable way. The dictionary has over 300 familiar words, each with a simple definition and an illustration which reinforces the definition. They can learn about the alphabet and about alphabetical order; they can find out how to locate a word by using the initial letter; they can check their own spelling; and they can learn how to use simple definitions of words.

Each page is clearly laid out so it is easy to pick out the main features – the alphabet down the side of the page, the letter of the page you are on in red. A lovely extra for this age level is the illustrated opening letter – A shows a juicy apple, B shows some buzzing bees. There is also a fully illustrated section at the end with vocabulary on topics related to first learning, e.g. colours, numbers, shapes, days and months, as well as a list of common words and a simple introduction to grammar with a list of verbs or ‘doing words‘. This is a great introduction to the world of dictionaries.

There are also additional end sections with words that children will find useful when writing. The words have been chosen to support and develop speaking, reading, and writing.