The Sesame Street Dictionary
ISBN 0-394-84007-0 | |
The Sesame Street Dictionary is an illustrated children's dictionary featuring
Overview
The Sesame Street Dictionary contains definitions for around 1300 words, with each definition being accompanied by a sample sentence and relevant illustration depicting a character from Sesame Street.
The book is designed for children between the ages of 3 and 8,[3][6] both those who are able to read and those without reading ability.[7] The words were selected by professional educators for their likelihood of being encountered by a child either through books or everyday experiences.[3][8] Depending on the age and educational level of the reader, the book can expand a child's vocabulary, help with "reading readiness" and function as a first dictionary.[3][6]
Publishing history
The dictionary was first published in 1980 by
Reception
When it was first published, the dictionary received praise from reviewers, and became a standard work in school libraries.[6][7] Writing in the School Library Journal, Daisy Kouzel described it as "exploding with good fun", adding that "youngsters will find unending entertainment in its big, colorful pages and will enrich their vocabulary in the process."[11] Barbara Safford's Guide to Reference Materials for School Library Media Centers listed it as "highly recommended".[6] Kenneth Kister, in his reference source guide Kister's Best Dictionaries for Adults and Young People, was also positive about the work, although he was critical of the fact that the 8-volume edition published in 1986 retailed at a significantly higher price without adding much worthwhile new material.[7]
References
- ISBN 9780609801093.
- ^ ISBN 9780893340957.
- ^ ISBN 9780838934067.
- ISBN 0-394-84007-0.
- ^ a b Courtot, Marilyn. "The Sesame Street Dictionary". Children's Literature. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
- ^ ISBN 9781563085451.
- ^ a b c d Kister, Kenneth F. (1992). Kister's Best Dictionaries for Adults and Young People: A Comparative Guide. Oryx Press. p. 321.
- ^ Chujo, Kiyomi; Nishigaki, Chicako. "Creating E-Learning Material to Teach Essential Vocabulary for Young EFL Learners" (PDF). Proceedings of IWLeL 2004 : an interactive workshop on language e-learning, December 10th, 2004, Waseda University, Tokyo. p. 2.
- ^ Kister, Kister's Best Dictionaries, p. 312.
- ^ Kipnis, Jill (3 April 2004). "'Sesame Street' Turns 35 With Vids, Merch". Billboard: 52.
- ^ Kouzel, Daisy (December 1980). "The Sesame Street Dictionary". School Library Journal. 27 (4): 44.