Oxford Children's Dictionary: For ages 8+ with age-appropriate definitions and full-colour images (Oxford Children's Dictionaries)

With age-appropriate definitions and example sentences, the Oxford Children's Dictionary is perfect for children aged 8+ to use at home, helping expand vocabulary, improve spelling, and support understanding and comprehension.
The Oxford Children's Dictionary is the ideal English language reference book for children aged 8+, supporting vocabulary growth, spelling accuracy, and reading comprehension at home or for homework. Fully updated with new words, age-appropriate definitions, and clear example sentences, this accessible dictionary helps young learners understand and use language with confidence. Key features include: • Perfect for children aged 8+ and at Key Stage 2 (KS2), supporting vocabulary development, spelling confidence, and reading comprehension for schoolwork, homework, and independent learning.• Features new and updated words with clear example sentences, helping children understand meaning, spelling, and usage in context. • Clear, age-appropriate definitions carefully levelled for young readers, enabling children to look up words independently and accurately.• Created using the Oxford Children's Corpus - a unique database of children's writing - ensuring the vocabulary reflects real language used by children and supports modern English learning.• Full-colour design with photographic images to aid understanding and make the dictionary more engaging and visually accessible.• Alphabet thumb tabs for quick and easy navigation, helping children confidently find the words they need.• Includes a helpful support section on spelling, punctuation, and grammar, reinforcing key English skills taught at primary level.• An ideal companion to the Oxford Children's Thesaurus (9781382074131), helping children improve both word choice and writing quality.

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