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The Ugly Duckling

Val Biro

Library Binding (Windmill Books, Aug. 15, 2016)

The Ugly Duckling is a classic story of a small, ugly duckling who is shunned by every animal and person he encounters, until he grows into a beautiful swan and finds others of his kind. This storys message of the beauty inside everyone has been inspiring readers for hundreds of years, and a new generation of readers will discover it through this fresh retelling. Clear, simple text is accompanied by colorful illustrations. The close relationship between the text and illustrations is meant to aid in the development of reading comprehension skills. Even reluctant readers will enjoy exploring this classic story.

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Gumdrop Forever

Val Biro

Paperback (Hodder & Stoughton, June 1, 1999)

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The Donkey That Sneezed

Val Biro

Hardcover (Oxford University Press, June 25, 1987)

When a crooked innkeeper steals a donkey who, every time he sneezes, produces money, it is up to Harry, with the help of a magical stick, to teach the villain a lesson

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Gumdrop has a birthday

Val Biro

Hardcover (Hodder and Stoughton, March 15, 1977)

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Gumdrop makes a start

Val Biro

Hardcover (Hodder and Stoughton Children's Books, March 15, 1982)

A small boy picks out a gleaming Austin Heavy 12/4 as his car. But as the boy is only seven, there was nothing he could do about it. It would be many years and many adventures later that the small boy, now Mr Hardcastle, would meet up with his dream car - Gumdrop.

Gumdrop on the Rally

Val Biro

Hardcover (Hodder & Stoughton Childrens Division, Oct. 1, 1983)

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Fables from Aesop Thirteen to Eighteen/6

Val Biro

Paperback (Wright Group/ McGraw-Hill, June 1, 1988)

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The Emperor's New Clothes

Val Biro

Paperback (Windmill Books, Aug. 15, 2016)

The Emperors New Clothes is a familiar fable that teachers readers important life lessons in an entertaining way. In this engaging retelling, readers are introduced to this classic story through clear text thats closely aligned with colorful illustrations to enhance reading comprehension skills. Even the most reluctant readers will be charmed by the humorous illustrations that fill each page. Why did the emperors friends and advisors let him walk through the town with no clothes on? Readers will be excited to find out.