A fun first alphabetic picture dictionary, ideal for introducing children aged 4 upwards to reading and writing and looking up words. The antics of Val Biro's monkeys, cats, mice, frogs and many other characters, make this a funny, friendly introduction to first dictionary skills. Key features include:• Over 500 words, in alphabetical order, with funny, useful, and interesting phrases to explain their meanings.• Illustrated with the popular artwork of Val Biro• Includes picture section on sports games, the classroom, and popular fairy-tale characters• Text written by a primary school teacher and tested in schools• The alphabet down the side of each page, with the appropriate letter highlighted, teaches first navigation skills• For children aged 4+