Books with author Val Biro

Long ago, when Hungarians used to tell each other tales in the evenings, they thought up some of the most amazing things. In this edition, Hungarian-born Val Biro retells and illustrates a favorite selection of his country's stories. Among them, goblins rain from the sky; the Mayor's 'mare's egg' gives birth to a rabbit; and Amalfi, son of the apple, finds his destiny in a flying palace.

Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales have been favourites of children since they first appeared between 1835 and 1872. In this 2005 edition, a selection of the tales are retold and illustrated in colourful paintings by children's author Val Biro. There are eight stories, including The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor's New Clothes, Thumbelina and The Wild Swans, in words and pictures for young readers. Age 4+

GUMDROP AND THE DINOSAUR - When Mr Oldcastle accidently turns Gumdrop into a time machine after a trip to the museum with his grandson Dan, they are whisked back in time to the land of the dinosaurs. They soon make lots of new friends, but when a ferocious Tyrranosaurus Rex appears, it's up to Gumdrop to save the day. Collect all of Gumdrop's adventures GUMDROP, ALL AT SEA; GUMDROP AND THE ELEPHANT; GUMDROP AND THE SECRET SWITCHES. (The real Gumdrop is the author, Val Biro's own car and is the hero of these exciting and magical adventure stories!)

GUMDROP - ALL AT SEA Gumdrop's holiday at the seaside starts with a BANG when his engine blows up after towing the Bumblebee's family's car. And that's just the start of Mr Oldcastle's troubles! When everyone takes a boat trip Gumdrop is left on shore, where he is soon trapped by the rising tide. Can they recue him in time? Collect all of Gumdrop's adventures GUMDROP AND THE SECRET SWITCHES; GUMDROP AND THE DINOSAUR; GUMDROP AND THE ELEPHANT. (The real Gumdrop is the author, Val Biro's own car and is the hero of these exciting and magical adventure stories!)

GUMDROP AND THE SECRET SWITCHES - When Horace the dog goes nosing around the controls on Gumdrop's dashboard, he discovers a mysterious hidden switch. Mr Oldcastle has no idea how the switch got there, but he soon figures out exactly what it does. And so begins a series of extraordinary adventures. Collect all of Gumdrop's adventures DINOSAUR ALL AT SEA; GUMDROP AND THE ELEPHANT; GUM DROP AND THE DINOSAUR. (The real Gumdrop is the author, Val Biro's own car and is the hero of these exciting and magical adventure stories!)

GUMDROP AND THE ELEPHANT. When Bunbo the elephant escapes from Barmy Bigshott's terrible zoo, Gumdrop comes to the rescue and leads him on an exciting journey in search for a new home. But there's plenty of trouble in store along the way - especially with barmy Bigshott in hot pursuit! Collect all of Gumdrop's adventures GUMDROP AND THE SECRET SWITCHES, GUMDROP, ALL AT SEA, GUMDROP AND THE DINOSAUR. (The real Gumdrop is the author, Val Biro's own car and is the hero of these exciting and magical adventure stories!)