--- product_id: 280272829 title: "Franklin KID-1240 Children's Talking Dictionary and Spell Corrector" brand: "franklin" price: "£271.00" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/280272829-franklin-kid-1240-childrens-talking-dictionary-and-spell-corrector store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 5 interactive word games 44,000+ word definitions Adjustable volume with headphone support Franklin KID-1240 Children's Talking Dictionary and Spell Corrector **Brand:** franklin **Price:** £271.00 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock your child’s word power—because every future leader starts with language! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Franklin KID-1240 Children's Talking Dictionary and Spell Corrector by franklin - **How much does it cost?** £271.00 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/280272829-franklin-kid-1240-childrens-talking-dictionary-and-spell-corrector) ## Best For - franklin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted franklin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Portable & Kid-Proof:** Durable flip cover and compact design built for on-the-go learning adventures. - • **Speak & Spell Mastery:** Over 44,000 clear, spoken definitions to boost vocabulary fluency. - • **Interactive Learning Fun:** Engage with 5 word-building games that make mastering language addictive. - • **Phonetic Spell Corrector:** Instantly transforms misspelled words into correct ones—no more guessing! - • **Animated Handwriting Guide:** Visual print & cursive demos that turn writing practice into an art form. ## Overview The Franklin KID-1240 is a compact, durable talking dictionary designed for kids aged 6-10. Featuring over 44,000 spoken definitions, a phonetic spell corrector, animated handwriting guides, and five engaging word games, it transforms vocabulary building into an interactive experience. Its protective flip cover and adjustable volume with headphone compatibility make it perfect for learning anytime, anywhere. ## Description Improve your child's reading and writing skills with this interactive speaking dictionary. Over 40,000 easy-to-understand definitions are pronounced for effective vocabulary learning. The automatic phonetic spell corrector turns "nolij" into "knowledge" while an animated handwriting guide demonstrates print and cursive styles. Includes a rhyme finder, five word-building games, and a vocabulary word list that can be created by the user. Works with headphones (sold separately) for privacy. Ideal for ages 6-10. 44,000 elementary word definitions Speaks letters, words and definitions Personal vocabulary word list Rhyme finder phone guide (to, too, two) 5 word-building games Animated handwriting guide Protective flip cover Adjustable volume control Review: I purchased this talking dictionary for my 6 year old grandson for Christmas. He likes to carry it with him in the car (very compact)and practice his spelling and sentence construction. The talking feature makes it especially fun for him and reinforces these skills. The spell correction feature for phonetically spelled words is very useful. He gets immediate spell correction and hears and sees the correct spelling on the screen. I did have to sit down and explain all the features to make sure he understood how to use it, but after this brief instruction session, he could operate it independently quite well. The cover is a bit flimsy, but we have had no difficulty with it yet. Attractive electronic learning aid, very compact, and so easy to carry and operate. Great learning aid! Review: I rated this child's device so my comments will not be buried in a pile of overly positive "reviews". This is a unique device as Franklin Electronic "Books" tend to be. I've had 2 Franklin Bookman products for several years, each has slots for additional Bookman Books (Proprietary ROM cards). My complaint is Franklin did not make enough books for them. I have the college dictionary, the Bible, the Concise Encyclopedia and the Spainish-English Dictionary. Other than my complaint that Frankling didn't release enough reference books for them, my other complaints are Franklin totally abandoned Bookman owners (they could have easily continued releasing new "books"). They also abandoned owners of the original Bookman devices when they came out with the Bookman II. Mine have a port for linking them to a PC so you can download e books and install them into blank ROM cards. Franklin switched to Bookman II and never released the cable for linking to a PC and they never made the blank ROM cards available. Before anyone spends any serious money on Franklin products, you may want to know this about Franklin Books: They practice abandonware. They leave customers in the lurch. The quality of Franklin devices has been high. I have not had any Franklin device or book fail on me. Old ones sell for above list price on eBay. I ordered this KID-1240 device for my very intelligent but stubborn 8 year old grand daughter. I don't get the complaints here that the dictionary has too few words. It does have 44,000 words. Did the reviewer expect an encyclopedia or unabridged Oxford Dictionary? Positives. I inspected it closely and ran it through its functions. The device is high quality build and it works well, both things I expect from Franklin. A function I do not see mentioned will interest parents. The device says each letter out loud as they are entered but it will not say slang words, which eliminates nearly all "dirty" words. The speaker is much better than the speaker in the original Franklin Bookman devices but I think Franklin could have done better considering the amount of space they set aside for the speaker. I've seen smaller computing devices with better speakers. However, unlike earlier Franklin devices, the speaker is clear, and loud enough for individual use. Negatives. The design of the battery compartment and door should have been better. Most 6 to 9 year olds should not change batteries themselves. There is real risk they will break the compartment door or lose the tiny screw. Breaking the door is a game changer. Losing the screw is not. Inserting the 4 AAA batteries is a little tricky. Overall, I find that the KID 1240 is what Franklin claims it is. Its not an unabridged dictionary. Its not a tutor or an electronic parent. ## Features - "High Quality, Durable "&T13 - Portable Design - Energy Star Certified ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002OP83I | | Age Range Description | Kid | | Brand Name | Franklin | | Color | Blue | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (218) | | Educational Objective | Reading Skill | | Form Factor | Handheld with integrated screen | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 12.7 x 5.1 x 7.6 centimeters | | Item Weight | 1 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Franklin Electronics | | Manufacturer Part Number | KID-1240 | | Model Number | KID1240A | | Number of Batteries | 4 AAA batteries required. | | Size | Compact | | Theme | Language | | UPC | 412353659208 763615906982 001910140299 084793995880 777780039802 132017732626 847939958800 163120846399 001910056774 | ## Images ![Franklin KID-1240 Children's Talking Dictionary and Spell Corrector - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71UctpwjFrL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by C***E on 11 January 2011* I purchased this talking dictionary for my 6 year old grandson for Christmas. He likes to carry it with him in the car (very compact)and practice his spelling and sentence construction. The talking feature makes it especially fun for him and reinforces these skills. The spell correction feature for phonetically spelled words is very useful. He gets immediate spell correction and hears and sees the correct spelling on the screen. I did have to sit down and explain all the features to make sure he understood how to use it, but after this brief instruction session, he could operate it independently quite well. The cover is a bit flimsy, but we have had no difficulty with it yet. Attractive electronic learning aid, very compact, and so easy to carry and operate. Great learning aid! ### ⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***X on 10 September 2011* I rated this child's device so my comments will not be buried in a pile of overly positive "reviews". This is a unique device as Franklin Electronic "Books" tend to be. I've had 2 Franklin Bookman products for several years, each has slots for additional Bookman Books (Proprietary ROM cards). My complaint is Franklin did not make enough books for them. I have the college dictionary, the Bible, the Concise Encyclopedia and the Spainish-English Dictionary. Other than my complaint that Frankling didn't release enough reference books for them, my other complaints are Franklin totally abandoned Bookman owners (they could have easily continued releasing new "books"). They also abandoned owners of the original Bookman devices when they came out with the Bookman II. Mine have a port for linking them to a PC so you can download e books and install them into blank ROM cards. Franklin switched to Bookman II and never released the cable for linking to a PC and they never made the blank ROM cards available. Before anyone spends any serious money on Franklin products, you may want to know this about Franklin Books: They practice abandonware. They leave customers in the lurch. The quality of Franklin devices has been high. I have not had any Franklin device or book fail on me. Old ones sell for above list price on eBay. I ordered this KID-1240 device for my very intelligent but stubborn 8 year old grand daughter. I don't get the complaints here that the dictionary has too few words. It does have 44,000 words. Did the reviewer expect an encyclopedia or unabridged Oxford Dictionary? Positives. I inspected it closely and ran it through its functions. The device is high quality build and it works well, both things I expect from Franklin. A function I do not see mentioned will interest parents. The device says each letter out loud as they are entered but it will not say slang words, which eliminates nearly all "dirty" words. The speaker is much better than the speaker in the original Franklin Bookman devices but I think Franklin could have done better considering the amount of space they set aside for the speaker. I've seen smaller computing devices with better speakers. However, unlike earlier Franklin devices, the speaker is clear, and loud enough for individual use. Negatives. The design of the battery compartment and door should have been better. Most 6 to 9 year olds should not change batteries themselves. There is real risk they will break the compartment door or lose the tiny screw. Breaking the door is a game changer. Losing the screw is not. Inserting the 4 AAA batteries is a little tricky. Overall, I find that the KID 1240 is what Franklin claims it is. Its not an unabridged dictionary. Its not a tutor or an electronic parent. ### ⭐ Review *by R***U on 14 November 2011* This dictionary is good for the kids who are in grade 1 or 2. It has limited vocabulary. Speech is poor. The main problem I found is that it froze many times while looking for the words and I had to reset the battery. On the whole, it didn't meet my expectation. I suggest to have a kindle or similar e-readers which can have a handy dictionary and much more than that. 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