What reading level is Oxford First Dictionary?

Oxford First Dictionary by Evelyn Goldsmith is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Oxford First Dictionary appropriate for?

Oxford First Dictionary is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is Oxford First Dictionary?

Oxford First Dictionary is fiction — English language.

Does Oxford First Dictionary have any content warnings?

Oxford First Dictionary has a HootRating of 9C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Oxford First Dictionary?

Oxford First Dictionary by Evelyn Goldsmith is 128 pages.

Oxford First Dictionary

Evelyn Goldsmith

Oxford First Dictionary

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Evelyn Goldsmith

Illustrated by Julie Park

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Hear the rustle of pages as colorful pictures leap out and words come alive right before your eyes. Every page is a new adventure filled with animals, dinosaurs, and tasty fruits, all explained in simple, friendly sentences. Feel the excitement of discovering new words that make your stories and conversations sparkle.

Themes

Picture dictionariesEnglishChildren: Grades 4-6EducationVocabulary building

Quick Assessment

This updated Oxford First Dictionary is designed to support children aged 9-12 in line with the National Curriculum. It features 1500 color headwords, 550 illustrations, and simple sentence definitions, making vocabulary learning accessible and engaging for middle-grade readers. The dictionary also includes thematic picture sections and supports word and sentence-level learning, ideal for early to mid-elementary students.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Theme Richness

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Details

Book Length

128 pages

ISBN: 9780199108473
Pages: 128
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: February 14, 2002
Type: Fiction

Genres

English language

Subjects

Picture DictionariesDesignedSuitable for National CurriculumEnglishEnglish Language, DictionariesEnglish LanguageDictionariesTextbooks for Foreign Speakers