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

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

Oxford Primary Illustrated Dictionary

Age 7+

This new colourful dictionary is for children aged 7+ eager to discover new words and spellings. Not only does it feature clear definitions, word origins, and synonyms but the letters start with fun facts, tips help with navigation, examples come from favourite books and the supplement gives extra vocabulary too. View product

Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary

Age 14+

New edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary with over 7000 words from across the curriculum to build vocabulary and language skills. Includes simple and clear entries, topic word lists to support key subject vocabulary and activities to help with spelling and grammar. An easy-to-use reference for developing dictionary skills! View product

Oxford Illustrated Dictionary of 19th Century Language

Age 11+

This unique dictionary provides clear definitions and example sentences for 3000 interesting, peculiar, and difficult words found in the 19th century fiction and non-fiction texts studied at secondary school.
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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.

Spelling

Everything you need to know about spelling at primary school, from early years to Year 6. Find out how you can help your child's spelling at home.

Vocabulary

Find out how your child expands their vocabulary at primary school, and discover how you can help them learn new vocabulary at home.

Oxford Primary Illustrated Maths Dictionary: Using the dictionary

Answer questions about these common maths terms.

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 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.

Five easy ways to explore fractions with your child

Here are five easy ways you can relate fractions to everyday life, including ideas for using food, fun activities, and a free 'Fractions in School' booklet.

Oxford Illustrated Children’s Dictionary

Age 8+

New edition of this family dictionary to boost spelling and improve vocabulary. With over 50,000 words (including school subject vocabulary), puzzles and artwork and photographs to support entries, child-friendly and relevant examples and help with pronunciation for tricky words – it is perfect for homework help. View product

Oxford Primary Illustrated Maths Dictionary

Age 9+

A new edition of this favourite illustrated alphabetical dictionary of key maths terms and concepts from the curriculum. An essential dictionary for children aged 8–11 to use at both home and school, with around 1000 words and meanings and a thematic supplement on focus areas. View product