Children's Dictionary

In My Humble Opinion
1

I was hoping someone out there can help me. I need a simple dictionary for my 7 year.

I can find lots of dictionaries that seem reasonable for American spellings but we are Canadian (and colour is spelled with a ‘u’ here for example).

Any teachers or parents offer some insight?

2

Do you use all the same spellings as the British do, or only some of them?

If you do use most or all of them would a British English dictionary work for you?

3

We use the same spellings but not the same pronunciation. Mind you, I think the pronunciation is moot at her age, any way…

4

We use a blend of the two systems actually. We’re a strange lot.

5

I’m not really sure how smart a 7 year old is and what’s to stop him or her from using a regular dictionary, but the Student’s Oxford Canadian Dictionary is targeted to the 14+ age range, so it might be suitable for your daughter. There’s a kids version calledMy First Canadian Oxford Dictionary which might be more appropriate.