Val Biro was een kinderboekenauteur, kunstenaar en illustrator wiens verhalen voortkomen uit persoonlijke ervaringen en zich uitbreiden naar fantasierijke gebieden. Hij beschouwde schrijven voornamelijk als een middel om zijn illustraties te faciliteren, hoewel hij merkte dat het verhaal zijn artistieke bedoelingen vaak voorbijstreefde. Elk werk ontwikkelde zich gedurende enkele maanden voordat het op één enkele, intensieve dag werd geschreven. Zijn kenmerkende aanpak combineert realiteit met fantasie, en biedt lezers boeiende en visueel rijke verhalen.
In the 21st Gumdrop adventure, Mr Oldcastle and his grandson Dan visit Mr Bigshot's dirty and decrepit zoo. All the animals look miserable, especially Bunbo the elephant. But Mr Oldcastle, Dan and Gumdrop all come to Bunbo's rescue when he escapes from his horrible prison. Colour illustrations
'The Hare and the Tortoise', 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' and 'The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs'… The popular childrenâ€s author and illustrator, Val Biro retells these and 13 more of the best-loved tales from Aesop in simple language for younger children, and with bold, colourful paintings full of amusing detail and expression.
With an ailing car full of children, Mr. Oldcastle pursues a thief into the midst of a children's fancy dress competition.
Series: Follow Mr. Oldcastle, his vintage car, Gumdrop, and Horace the dog in this lively adventure series brought to life with Val Biro's much-loved illustrations. Fun, engaging stories perfect for sharing at story time or for independent reading. This is one in a series of illustrated books that accompanies Gumdrop on his adventures. In this story Gumdrop meets Horace.
Bett's new edition positions Perrault in relation to the many other tales in circulation before and after, offering helpful comparisions. Margaret Reynolds
VAL BIRO'S TREASURIES... Lavish collections of classic fairy tales, stories and best-loved fables, retold and illustrated with humor and charm by renowned illustrator Val Biro. Age 4+ This special, beautifully illustrated gift edition includes: The Wild Swans The Emperor s New Clothes The Ugly Duckling The Little Tin Soldier The Nightingale Thumbelina VAL BIRO was born in Budapest, Hungary but moved to London, England to study. Over a long career, his illustrations appeared in over 400 books and on the covers of many more. He was a much loved author and illustrator of children's books.
This picture word book, illustrated by Val Biro, has been designed for children who are beginning to learn how to read and write. Over 500 words which children encounter are listed in alphabetical order. Each word is accompanied by a phrase to show usage and by a lively illustration to express meaning. A special picture section at the back on numbers, colours, festivals and fairytale characters will help children with their own writing at school. An extended word list will help them with spelling.
A sick camel at the zoo leaves the children without rides, unless Gumdrop the vintage car can save the day.
A must-read classic tale for any young reader.
A must-read classic tale for any young reader.
When Joe takes his vintage car Gumdrop to school to show to the pupils, one of them tries to go for a ride without permission.
Over 500 words, in alphabetical order, with funny, useful, and interesting phrases to explain their meanings. The antics of Val Biro's monkeys, cats, mice, frogs and many other characters, make this a funny, friendly introduction to first dictionary skills.
Gumdrop and the steamroller --Gumdrop goes to school --Gumdrop has a tummy-ache --Gumdrop goes fishing --Gumdrop in a hurry --Gumdrop is the best car.
Gumdrop at the zoo --Gumdrop posts a letter --Gumdrop gets a lift --Gumdrop and Horace --Gumdrop races a train --Gumdrop on the farm.
Kniha obsahuje viac ako štyridsať rozprávok dánskeho spisovateľa Hansa Christiana Andersena, nevynímajúc jeho najznámejšie ako Snehová Kráľovná či Cisárove nové šaty, všetky doplnené krásnymi ilustráciami Miloslava Dismana.
Bohatě ilustrovaný výběr převyprávěných pohádek slavných německých autorů.
