This is an early alphabetical dictionary for children aged five and upwards. With simple definitions and bright colourful illustrations, it covers approximately 1500 words and includes many common Canadianisms. Each entry features a simple definition written in a full sentence. Examplesentences reinforce the meaning and help to place the word in context. With over 550 bright colourful illustrations this resource will appeal to young readers aged five and up. Every page includes the whole alphabet toencourage reference skills. Special topic sections at the back provide additional help with shapes, colours, opposites, animals, the human body, transportation, and Canada's provinces and territories. Using the research of the Canadian Oxford Dictionary Department the Canadian co-editors have included over a dozen distinct Canadian words and senses. In addition all spellings reflect current Canadian usage. For young readers aged five and upward, this is the perfect first dictionary to help buildessential dictionary and reference skills. reinforce

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Elizabeth Bisset is a graduate of York University's Bachelor of Education program. She also has a B.A. (Honours) in English from Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, and an M.A. in English from McMaster University, Hamilton. She is author of the forthcoming Discovering Communities (OUP 2003)and is the author of the teacher's guides for numerous Oxford Publications, including Discovering Canada, Discovering Canadian Pioneers, and Discovering Castle Days. She currently teaches grade one and two at Diefenbaker Elementary School in Toronto. Alex Bisset was a lexicographer with OxfordUniversity Press Canada from 1992 to 2002. He is the editor of The Canadian Oxford Paperback Dictionary and The Canadian Oxford Compact Dictionary. He is currently pursuing graduate studies at The University of Toronto.