Discusses excellent Spanish translations of popular American books for children, examples of outstanding bilingual books in English and Spanish, poetry books, and examples of inferior bilingual books published in the United States. A list of 32 books noting author, title, translator, publisher, publication date, and suggested grade level is…

The first of two articles presents a review of children's plays written in Spanish, including the authors' approaches and underlying themes. The second, an annotated bibliography of children's folklore and health books for adolescents in Spanish, includes a directory of eight U.S. dealers in Spanish books. (CLB)

Teachers who have Spanish-speaking students in their science class, will likely be interested in learning about the recent releases of Spanish trade books for children. From appealing paperback series about colors, opposites, shapes, and numbers to smooth Spanish renditions of Isaac Asimov's engaging overview of the universe, these books are just…