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

Oxford Children's Dictionary is an English language reference book from Oxford. It is part of the Oxford Children’s Dictionaries series and is designed for children aged 8+.

Key details

• Aimed at children aged 8+ and Key Stage 2 (KS2)
• Updated with new and revised words, supported by clear example sentences
• Age-appropriate definitions, levelled for young readers
• Created using the Oxford Children’s Corpus, a database of children’s writing
• Full-colour design with photographic images
• Includes a support section covering spelling, punctuation and grammar

Synopsis

Designed to support independent learning, Oxford Children's Dictionary offers clear, carefully levelled definitions that help young readers check meaning, spelling and usage with confidence. New and updated vocabulary is explained through straightforward example sentences, making it easier to understand words in context.

A full-colour layout with photographic images adds visual support, while alphabet thumb tabs make it quicker to navigate. The additional guidance on spelling, punctuation and grammar reinforces key primary-level English skills, making it a practical choice for schoolwork and homework at KS2.