My Very First Canadian Oxford Dictionary
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Initial publish date
- Aug 2002
- Category
- Dictionaries
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780195417975
- Publish Date
- Aug 2002
- List Price
- $12.95
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Description
Based on My Very First Oxford Dictionary, this new publication from Oxford University Press` Canadian Dictionary department features over 300 words from add to zoo clearly and simply defined. Each entry features a bright full-colour picture that clearly illustrates the definition. Specialtopic sections at the back provide additional help with common words, verbs, colours, shapes, days of the week, months of the year, numbers and the alphabet. Using the research of the Canadian Oxford Dictionary Department the Canadian co-editor, Elizabeth Bisset, has included over a dozen Canadian words and senses. In addition all spellings reflect current Canadian usage. For young readers aged four and upwards, this is the perfect first dictionary tohelp build essential dictionary and reference skills.
About the authors
Contributor Notes
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 the author of the teacher's guides for numerous Oxfordpublications, including Discovering Canada, Discovering Canadian Pioneers, and Discovering Castle Days. She currently teaches grade one and two at Diefenbaker Elementary School in Toronto.