Children’s dictionaries – how to find the right dictionary for your child

Find the right dictionary for your child with these four useful tips.

Book of the Month: Oxford Phonics Spelling Dictionary

The Oxford Phonics Spelling Dictionary is packed with words ordered by phonic sound to help young children learn how to spell. Enter our competition to win a free copy.

Why does your child need a dictionary?

Dictionaries are great for developing your child's vocabulary, but not just any will do. Publisher Sam Armstrong explains how Oxford Children's Dictionaries can support your child.

How a dictionary and thesaurus can help your child discover the world of words

Find out how using dictionaries and thesauruses can expand your child's vocabulary and help them enjoy learning.

Oxford Phonics Spelling Dictionary: Answer sheet

Answers to the Oxford Phonics Spelling Dictionary activity sheets.

Oxford First Illustrated Maths Dictionary: Answer sheet

Answers to the Oxford First Illustrated Maths Dictionary activity sheets.

Oxford Primary Illustrated Maths Dictionary: Answer sheet

Answers to the Oxford Primary Illustrated Maths Dictionary activity sheets.

Oxford First Grammar Punctuation and Spelling Dictionary: Answer sheet

Answers to the Oxford First Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Dictionary activity sheets.

Oxford Primary Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Dictionary: Answer sheet

Answers to the Oxford Primary Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Dictionary activity sheets.

Oxford School Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Dictionary: Answer sheet

Answers to the Oxford School Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Dictionary activity sheets.

Oxford First Illustrated Science Dictionary: Answer sheet

Answers to the Oxford First Illustrated Science Dictionary activity sheets.

Oxford Primary Illustrated Science Dictionary: Answer sheet

Answers to the Oxford Primary Illustrated Science Dictionary activity sheets.

Oxford Primary Illustrated Maths Dictionary: Using the dictionary

Answer questions about these common maths terms.

Oxford Children’s Rhyming Dictionary

Age 7+

Poetry and creative writing is fun with the Oxford Children's Rhyming Dictionary. With inspiring poems by John Foster, quirky illustrations and engaging creative writing activities, this alphabetical rhyming dictionary gives over 3000 rhyming words to help children to write their own poems, riddles, and nonsense verse. View product

Oxford School Dictionary

Age 11+

This new edition of the bestselling Oxford School Dictionary (hardback) has contemporary, comprehensive vocabulary coverage, example sentences, and fascinating word origins. The dictionary supports students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition from primary to secondary. View product