Oxford University Press Oxford First Picture Dictionary

A fun first alphabetic picture dictionary to introduce children aged 4 upwards to reading and writing and looking up words. It has over 500 words listed in alphabetical order; each with an illustration and a useful phrase. The alphabet down the side of each page; with the appropriate letter highlighted; teaches first navigation skills. Additional thematic sections at the back focus on themes - including words from the calendar; outer space; fairy tales; plus the everyday world of the classroom and the playground.

Val Biro's delightful animals and other characters make this the most attractive introduction to first dictionary skills