Children's Illustrated Dictionary Book

Citation by: Adriane Watt

Type of Reference: Dictionary

Call Number: Juv 423 Gris

Content/Scope: A dictionary targeted fro younger elementary students between the grades of Kindergarten and 4th grade or the age of 5 to 9 years old. This book is a 256 page dictionary that is great for younger students to look up words that are found when learning the Common Core Standards. The contents contain a section for grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Accuracy/Authority/Bias: This dictionary goes with what most states are testing on which is Common Core Standards. This book is easy to guide through so it makes it easier for younger students to look up words.

Arrangement/Presentation: Arrangement is alphabetical. Included in the 256 pages their are new photos and new words added to this addition. The dictionary covers core vocabulary, colorful pictures with eye catching illustrations. This book is a great comprehensive guide with its unique illustrations that break up entries and help put the words in to context, which allows the students to be more engaged and find it more fun to use.

Relation to other works: There are many children's dictionaries available; this dictionary meets requirements for libraries that are needing research materials for younger elementary level.

Accessibility/Diversity: The illustrations include a diverse setting of many words. It supports the common core standards which is what schools across the country are wither at or being moved towards.

Cost: $17.99

Professional Review: Tuxworth, N. (2014). Children's Illustrated Dictionary. DK Publishing. New York, NY. 978-1465420206.