Children's dictionary

[mystery]

Can anyone recommend a good children's English dictionary - early KS2 onwards. I bought the Oxxxxx primary dictionary but was disappointed with it - the words we look up are either not in there, or very poorly explained.

[WorriedRuby]

hi,

We have got children's illustrated dictionary from Paragon. It has got pictures for some of words which is good. it should the job for primary school.

[doodles]

Try the O....d School Dictionary - one step up from the primary.

[Sherbetlemon]

I agree that the next one up from the one you think you need usually works. By the time they're in secondary school, a 'grown-up' dictionary like the Oxford Concise is probably most useful.

[DIY Mum]

We picked up a lovely picture dictionary at the second hand bookshop (years ago) by R. Ridout. Served as a good introduction.

The Oxford dictionary is good but our favourite is the Chambers Family Dictionary. I have 4DC at KS2 who use it.