Customer Reviews

First Dictionary: Oxford First Dictionary 2011

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Ideally I would like to give this book 3.5 stars but went for 4 as I think 3 stars is a little too less.

As I am writing this review, I realised that actually it should be my five year old who should write this as I bought it for them!

She likes some of the pictures that are in the book that go with certain words.

She likes the days and months at the end of the book. She has taken it to school with her to show her teachers.

From a parents perspective, this book (paper back) is nicely laid out. It is A4 size and has 120 odd pages. Obviously there are many words that did not make the dictionary but I think it covers many words that a 5 year old is likely to come across in their school day (Vulture and misunderstood are not in there). I could be harsh and say that some letters do not have as many examples as there should be for e.g. Z

Overall, I would recommend this book to other parents out there looking for a first time dictionary. They would need a more detailed dictionary a couple of years later but I think it gets them used to using a dictionary.

Brought for my 6 year old daughter. Very good and would recommend to others. She is really getting the hang of looking up words and definitions. Also used the online activity (oxford dictionaries) in conjunction with the book. Makes it more fun and interesting.

I bought this dictonary for my 6 year old daughter after it was recommended by her school. Nicely illustrated and a little more advanced than a picture dictionary as it only has a few pictures on each page. Good for homework.

Fantastic book my daughter who is seven is learning how to use a dictionary in school and this has helped her a great deal.

I agree with the other reviews that it is a lovely, well illustrated and well laid out dictionary and a great introduction as to how to use one. However, having recently bought it for my 6 yr old daughter it was almost immediately insufficient as it did not contain many of the words on her homework word lists - she is asked to try and spell certain words then look up the correct spelling in a dictionary so she had to resort to my rather overwhelming grown up Oxford English. I will definitely keep this for my 3 yr old son when he's ready for it, but have just ordered the Oxford Primary Dictionary to replace this for my daughter - it looks more comprehensive for her needs. 3 stars may be a little harsh but I was lead to believe it would be sufficient so that's why it's not a 4 - I do take some responsibility for the choice though!

Brilliant product for both my children (2.5yrs & 5yrs), they love the fact it is so easy to understand and read. Pictures help to explain the words. The size is perfect - easy for them to hold. Arrived in great condition and very fast.

Does what it sets out to do, which is to stimulate a child's mind. The pleasant illustrations lead the reader on from one interesting word to another!

Overall the dictionary is good, but could be longer with a greater range of words. I would recommend this for children aged 4 and over.