Oxford First Dictionary

Evelyn Goldsmith

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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

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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.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

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

Genres

Subjects

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