Over 500 words, in alphabetical order, with funny, useful, and interesting phrases to explain their meanings. The antics of Val Biro's monkeys, cats, mice, frogs and many other characters, make this a funny, friendly introduction to first dictionary skills. Features Illustrated with the popular artwork of Val Biro Includes picture section on sports games, the classroom, and popular fairy-tale characters 500 words listed in alphabetical order, each with a useful phrase text written by a primary school teacher and tested in schools