In this study, we analyze the representations of singular address ("voseo," "tuteo," and "ustedeo") in contemporary Uruguayan children's literature from 1997 to 2011 as part of a broader analysis of variation and change in Uruguayan Spanish (Behares 1981; Bertolotti 2011; Bertolotti and Coll 2003; Elizaincín and Díaz…

Provides a list of recently published children's books in Spanish for Spanish-speaking children or students learning Spanish as a second or foreign language. The list is divided into one section for very young children and another for middle grade students. Information is also given about a Web site where users can access a searchable database of…

Lists alphabetically by author an assortment of children's books published in Spanish 1985-87. Each picture book, fiction, and nonfiction book listed is briefly reviewed. Translations and original Spanish titles, as well as addresses of United States book dealers. (Author/LMO)

An annotated list of outstanding fiction and nonfiction books for children is presented, including works recently published in Spain, Venezuela, Chile, Mexico, Columbia, Argentina, Great Britain, and the United States. The 17 books should appeal to Spanish-speaking readers as well as readers on the elementary school level. (LB)

Presents a bibliography of recent noteworthy books in Spanish for children and adolescents, published in Latin American and Spain, which should invite young Spanish-speaking readers into the world of reading. (SL)

Discusses resource material to help teachers locate children's books in Spanish. (NCR)

Provides a list of recently published books in Spanish for children and adolescents. A tentative grade level is indicated for each book, but it is suggested that the individual child's Spanish-reading ability, interest, taste, and purpose should be the main criteria for determining the true level of each book. (Author/VWL)

Presents a bibliography of books recently published in Mexico, Spain, Argentina, and Peru for Spanish-speaking children and young adults. The books are grouped by the following levels: (1) preschool and primary grades; (2) grades 3 to 6; (3) junior high and up; and (4) young adult. (SED)

Although using children's literature as the core of an elementary school foreign language program can be time consuming and tedious, with sufficient preparation, it can become a meaningful and memorable experience for both teachers and students. Story activities used by a first-grade Spanish teacher are described. (MDM)

Suggests ways in which cultural values can be taught to young people in bilingual classrooms through literature and games. (PMJ)