Children's illustrated dictionary

informative · colourful · accessible · educational

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What is Children's illustrated dictionary about?

Explore more than 1,300 everyday words in this colourful A–Z dictionary for young children. Each entry gives a clear definition, an example sentence and the word’s part of speech, helping readers understand how language works. Bright illustrations provide clues and bring meanings to life, while the alphabetical layout makes words easy to find. From animals and food to actions, objects and places, children can build their vocabulary and gain confidence using new words in speech and writing.

About the author

Betty Root was a much-loved author and reading expert who helped many children learn to enjoy books. She wrote and edited lots of fun stories and reading guides, especially for younger readers. Her work has encouraged thousands of children to become confident readers and discover the joy of stories.