Author: Foster
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192735584
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
With inspiring poems by John Foster, quirky illustrations and engaging activities to help with creative writing, this alphabetical rhyming dictionary is the perfect tool to help children write their own poems, riddles and nonsense verse.
Oxford Children's Rhyming Dictionary
Author: Foster
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192735584
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
With inspiring poems by John Foster, quirky illustrations and engaging activities to help with creative writing, this alphabetical rhyming dictionary is the perfect tool to help children write their own poems, riddles and nonsense verse.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192735584
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
With inspiring poems by John Foster, quirky illustrations and engaging activities to help with creative writing, this alphabetical rhyming dictionary is the perfect tool to help children write their own poems, riddles and nonsense verse.
Oxford First Rhyming Dictionary
Author: John Foster
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780199112296
Category : Big books
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Big book version of the First Rhyming Dictionary. It is an innovative dictionary full of words that rhyme, rhyming families, rhyming sounds and poems illustrated with bright humorous artwork.Alphabetically organised dictionary of 1200 rhyming words to help children write their own poetry, rap, slogans, songs and rhyming stories. Teacher's Notes give ideas for games and activities to help the teacher use the Big Book alongside the class book during Literacy Hour.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780199112296
Category : Big books
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Big book version of the First Rhyming Dictionary. It is an innovative dictionary full of words that rhyme, rhyming families, rhyming sounds and poems illustrated with bright humorous artwork.Alphabetically organised dictionary of 1200 rhyming words to help children write their own poetry, rap, slogans, songs and rhyming stories. Teacher's Notes give ideas for games and activities to help the teacher use the Big Book alongside the class book during Literacy Hour.
The Oxford Children's Colour Dictionary
Author:
Publisher: Franklin Watts
ISBN: 9780199106745
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
This paperback version of The Oxford Junior Dictionary features 6000 headwords accompanied by simple definitions and examples, and supported by colour illustrations.
Publisher: Franklin Watts
ISBN: 9780199106745
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
This paperback version of The Oxford Junior Dictionary features 6000 headwords accompanied by simple definitions and examples, and supported by colour illustrations.
New Oxford Rhyming Dictionary
Author:
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199652465
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 447
Book Description
This invaluable resource contains rhymes for over 45,000 words presented in a clear and user-friendly layout. Features include a complete index, in-text notes, examples, creative writing tips, and a fascinating introduction giving a brief outline of the history of rhyming. A must-have for all writers.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199652465
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 447
Book Description
This invaluable resource contains rhymes for over 45,000 words presented in a clear and user-friendly layout. Features include a complete index, in-text notes, examples, creative writing tips, and a fascinating introduction giving a brief outline of the history of rhyming. A must-have for all writers.
Oxford First Illustrated Dictionary
Author: Andrew Delahunty
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192746047
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Oxford First Illustrated Dictionary, beautifully illustrated by well-known picture book artist Emma Chichester Clark, is the perfect first building block for 5-7 year-olds to engage with words and language. Over 2000 entries give clear meanings and definitions, parts of speech, word forms, word families, synonyms and opposites to build vocabulary and first literacy skills. Not just a dictionary, this unique book brings to life the world of fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and picture books that children love. Winnie the Pooh and Georgie Porgie appear alongside Aladdin and Cinderella in the innovative example sentences. Rhyming words, little words hiding in big words, and riddles provide plenty of opportunities for fun word play, along with amusing word jokes and child-friendly word origins. The entry for 'crocodile' tells the child that the word comes from a Greek word meaning 'lizard' and ends with the joke: 'What's a crocodile's favourite game? Snap.'This wealth of information and fun with words is presented in a contemporary, easy-to-use, engaging layout, creating the most accessible and affordable dictionary and gift-book combination, the perfect buy for Christmas and holidays as well as for everyday use.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192746047
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Oxford First Illustrated Dictionary, beautifully illustrated by well-known picture book artist Emma Chichester Clark, is the perfect first building block for 5-7 year-olds to engage with words and language. Over 2000 entries give clear meanings and definitions, parts of speech, word forms, word families, synonyms and opposites to build vocabulary and first literacy skills. Not just a dictionary, this unique book brings to life the world of fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and picture books that children love. Winnie the Pooh and Georgie Porgie appear alongside Aladdin and Cinderella in the innovative example sentences. Rhyming words, little words hiding in big words, and riddles provide plenty of opportunities for fun word play, along with amusing word jokes and child-friendly word origins. The entry for 'crocodile' tells the child that the word comes from a Greek word meaning 'lizard' and ends with the joke: 'What's a crocodile's favourite game? Snap.'This wealth of information and fun with words is presented in a contemporary, easy-to-use, engaging layout, creating the most accessible and affordable dictionary and gift-book combination, the perfect buy for Christmas and holidays as well as for everyday use.
Oxford Roald Dahl Dictionary
Author: Roald Dahl
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192736482
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
A dictionary of real and invented words used by the world's best storyteller. 'Roald Dahl Dictionary' reveals what they mean, where they came from and how he used them in his stories. It will inspire you to choose and use each word brilliantly in your own writing - whether it's a real word, a Roald Dahl word or your own made-up one.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192736482
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
A dictionary of real and invented words used by the world's best storyteller. 'Roald Dahl Dictionary' reveals what they mean, where they came from and how he used them in his stories. It will inspire you to choose and use each word brilliantly in your own writing - whether it's a real word, a Roald Dahl word or your own made-up one.
Oxford Junior Rhyming Dictionary
Author: Fellow and Tutor in Philosophy John Foster, Sir
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780199111916
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
As in the Oxford First Rhyming Dictionary, this higher-level Oxford Junior Rhyming Dictionary is an alphabetically organised dictionary. It contains key words, more than 3000 rhyming words to help children write their own poetry, rap, slogans, songs and rhyming stories. There is a full index of words listed at the back. Original rhymes by J. Foster and humorous illustrations give context and fun for young poets. This volume also includes an illustrated Activities section giving guidance on writing a whole variety of different poetry types.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780199111916
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
As in the Oxford First Rhyming Dictionary, this higher-level Oxford Junior Rhyming Dictionary is an alphabetically organised dictionary. It contains key words, more than 3000 rhyming words to help children write their own poetry, rap, slogans, songs and rhyming stories. There is a full index of words listed at the back. Original rhymes by J. Foster and humorous illustrations give context and fun for young poets. This volume also includes an illustrated Activities section giving guidance on writing a whole variety of different poetry types.
Pop Goes the Weasel
Author: Albert Jack
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101162961
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
From the international bestselling author of Red Herrings and White Elephants—a curious guide to the hidden histories of classic nursery rhymes. Who was Mary Quite Contrary, or Georgie Porgie? How could Hey Diddle Diddle offer an essential astronomy lesson? Do Jack and Jill actually represent the execution of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette? And if Ring Around the Rosie isn’t about the plague, then what is it really about? This book is a quirky, curious, and sometimes sordid look at the truth behind popular nursery rhymes that uncovers the strange tales that inspired them—from Viking raids to political insurrection to smuggling slaves to freedom. Read Albert Jack's posts on the Penguin Blog.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101162961
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
From the international bestselling author of Red Herrings and White Elephants—a curious guide to the hidden histories of classic nursery rhymes. Who was Mary Quite Contrary, or Georgie Porgie? How could Hey Diddle Diddle offer an essential astronomy lesson? Do Jack and Jill actually represent the execution of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette? And if Ring Around the Rosie isn’t about the plague, then what is it really about? This book is a quirky, curious, and sometimes sordid look at the truth behind popular nursery rhymes that uncovers the strange tales that inspired them—from Viking raids to political insurrection to smuggling slaves to freedom. Read Albert Jack's posts on the Penguin Blog.
Oxford Rhyming Dictionary
Author: Clive Upton
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 666
Book Description
For songwriters and poets, copywriters and students, this is the perfect reference for all would-be versifiers in search of an elusive rhyme.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 666
Book Description
For songwriters and poets, copywriters and students, this is the perfect reference for all would-be versifiers in search of an elusive rhyme.
Oxford Children's Rhyming Words
Author: Oxford Dictionaries
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780192778048
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Oxford Children's Rhyming Words is full of rhyming words, illustrations and poems. Creative writing, poetry, raps and lyrics are easy with the words in one place. Includes the words children need to spell at school and poems by John Foster and quirky illustrations inspire young writers to get started. An index to make finding words quick and easy.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780192778048
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Oxford Children's Rhyming Words is full of rhyming words, illustrations and poems. Creative writing, poetry, raps and lyrics are easy with the words in one place. Includes the words children need to spell at school and poems by John Foster and quirky illustrations inspire young writers to get started. An index to make finding words quick and easy.