From Pinocho to Papá Noel: Recent Children's Books in Spanish

The ever-increasing quality and quantity of recently-published books in Spanish for children and adolescents are evident in the books discussed in this paper. From folklore to poetry, to nonfiction, to classics, to contemporary fiction, these books, published worldwide, will satisfy and inspire eager minds as they are exposed to well-written books that they can read and understand. Toddlers and the very young delight in boardbooks and wordless spreads. Beginning readers appreciate books with simple, repetitive texts. The humor and excitement evident in traditional tales and tonguein-cheek stories are enjoyed by all.