Product Description

For children aged 5 and over, this clear, colourful dictionary contains colour headwords, simple full sentence definitions and example sentences, as well as bright, lively illustrations and an A-Z line on every page. Part of the new Children's Dictionary range from Collins, Collins First School Dictionary has been especially designed to support the language and literacy needs of children aged 5+. It introduces early learners to essential dictionary features such as headwords, definitions and other forms of the word (for example, plural forms). It includes example sentences which highlight the headword to show how it can be used. Simple full sentence definitions and example sentences show the headword in a context familiar to the child. The A-Z on each page helps with alphabet skills and ensures that the dictionary is easy-to-use. Guidewords are also given on every page. Bright, colourful illustrations and photgraphs support language learning and make the dictionary lively and fun. Researched and developed in consultation with Literacy and Numeracy Consultants, teachers, parents and children.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #654257 in Books
• Published on: 2000-07-20
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 184 pages

Customer Reviews

A very child friendly dictionary
An excellent resource both at home and at school. This book is aimed at children aged 5-8. It is very simple to use with clear illustrations and some photos. Definitions are well written and easy to understand. Also 'topic' pages such as parts of a bike, animals, numbers etc. are useful. A "must have in the classroom" book.

Very Disappointing
I bought this dictionary for my 5 year old who was forever asking what words meant and I wanted to encourage her to look in a dictionary for herself instead of keeping on asking me! Soon after we got the dictionary she asked me what asthma was, she was promptly told to go and look it up. Unfortuntely it wasn't there. OK, I thought maybe a bit high level, so waited until the next time. This time it was indeed that wasn't there, and so it went on. Out of about 30 words she has asked about only 3 or 4 were in the dictionary. She was rapidly getting put off, and therefore I am now having to look for another one which has a wider range. Wouldn't recommend at all as it is very very basic.