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Why Choose Oxford

Our children's dictionaries and thesauruses have been conceived and put together specifically for children and the school curriculum. Our complete children's range caters for a child from three years right up to A Level, with every level designed to match the individual requirements of each child.

We are unique in this respect; we don't just provide cut-down versions of adult dictionaries for children (as some of our competitors do), but consider the way in which children use dictionaries and the way in which they process language.

If your child is an able 14-year-old then you may want to consider a larger dictionary with more coverage and adult conventions. For most children, however, it is essential that they have a children's dictionary and thesaurus that is accurately matched to their needs.

Allow your child to progress at a rate that suits them. The Oxford Children's range is designed to enable children to become proficient dictionary and thesaurus users. Once they have mastered the entire range they will then be fully equipped to tackle our excellent range of adult dictionaries.