First Book of Words

A thematic word book beautifully illustrated by David Melling - now with a new cover

• Illustrated by top picture book artist David Melling (nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award 2003)
• Lively, colourful illustations on every page - plenty for parents and children to look at together
• Word lists carefully selected by top educational advisors
• Over 400 first words included
• Alphabetical index for easy reference
• Published simultaneously with Oxford First Book of Numbers (new as paperback)

"The pages are bright, colourful and very well illustrated. Children will love referring to them time and time again to help develop their reading and writing skills. " - School Librarian Journal

"...is another appealing volume illustrated by David Melling... it has some amusing touches to its artwork that will prove popular among young children. " - Oxford Times