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With its colourful clear layout and familiar first words, each with a simple definition and illustration, the Oxford Very First Dictionary is a fun and easy way for young children to learn how to use a dictionary. Key features include:  Over 300 familiar words with definitions and illustrations  Introduces young children to the features of a dictionary in an appealing way  A perfect fit for delivering the literacy framework for Reception/Foundation and Scottish Guidelines P1  Headwords simply explained using full sentences and an illustration  Gives the full alphabet, with alphabet thumb tabs, on every page  Includes a useful introduction on how to get the best out of the dictionary  Illustrated section on Words We Write a Lot, Verbs, Colours, Shapes, Days of the Week, Months of the Year, Numbers to 20 and the alphabet  For children aged 4-5 and for early years learning

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A fun first alphabetic picture dictionary, ideal for introducing children aged 4 upwards to reading and writing and looking up words. The antics of Val Biro's monkeys, cats, mice, frogs and many other characters, make this a funny, friendly introduction to first dictionary skills. Key features include:  Over 500 words, in alphabetical order, with funny, useful, and interesting phrases to explain their meanings.  Illustrated with the popular artwork of Val Biro  Includes picture section on sports games, the classroom, and popular fairy-tale characters  Text written by a primary school teacher and tested in schools  The alphabet down the side of each page, with the appropriate letter highlighted, teaches first navigation skills  For children aged 4+