Val Biro

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  • Bibliography:
    30 Books
  • First Book:
    June 1987
  • Latest Book:
    December 2016
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Book List in Order: 30 titles

  • The Magic Doctor

  • Jack and the Beanstalk

  • Miranda's Umbrella

  • Rub-a-Dub-Dub

  • The Donkey That Sneezed

  • The Hobyahs

  • The Three Billy-Goats Gruff

  • Gumdrop and the Bulldozer

  • Gumdrop and the Martians

    Mr. Oldcastle and Gumdrop are off for a quiet day in the country, investigating some rather mysterious crop circles. Their quiet day turns to absolute mayhem with the arrival of some fellow vintage car enthusiasts from the planet Mars!...



  • Gumdrop and the Monster

    Mr Oldcastle has taken Gumdrop on holiday to Scotland. Their final destination is the famous Loch Ness where they hope to see the legendary monster. Several other people have had the same idea! But will anyone see the real monster?...

  • Gumdrop Finds a Ghost

  • Gumdrop Makes a Start

  • Gumdrop's Magic Journey

  • Gumdrops and the Elephant

  • Gumdrops Merry Christmas

  • Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales

    Retold and illustrated by Val Biro, this lavish edition contains some of Hans Christain Andersen''s best-loved stories.
    The Wild Swans
    Dan the Dunce
    The Emperor''s New Clothes
    The Flying Trunk
    The Ugly Duckling
    The Little Tin Soldi...

  • Treasury of Aesop's Fables

  • Grimm's Fairy Tales

    An enchanting volume of classic tales from the master German storytellers. Retold and illustrated by Val Biro.
    Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
    The Bremen Town Musicians
    The Golden Goose
    The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids
    The Elves and...

  • Tales from the Arabian Nights

    A lavishly illustrated collection of best-loved tales and adventures. Retold and illustrated by the inimitable Val Biro.
    The Voyages of Sindbad the Sailor
    Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp
    The Enchanted Horse
    Awake or Asleep?
    True or Fal...



  • Gumdrop - All at Sea

    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 shor...

  • Gumdrop and the Dinosaur

    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 fer...

  • Gumdrop and the Elephant

    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...

  • Gumdrop and the Secret Switches

    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. An...

  • Cinderella

    The story of Cinderella has enchanted readers for generations. Now, young readers will discover this beloved fairytale for themselves through accessible, engaging text. Each page is filled with charming illustrations of Cinderella, her stepsisters, h...

  • The Emperor's New Clothes

    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 illustra...

  • Hansel and Gretel

    Why is a house made of sweets not always as sweet as it seems? Readers will find out when they explore the classic story of Hansel and Gretel’s adventures. Readers discovering this story for the first time will be captivated by the tale of scary fo...

  • Little Red Riding Hood

    The tale of Little Red Riding Hood, her grandmother, and the wolf will excite a new generation of readers with this engaging retelling. Readers explore this beloved story through clear, accessible text and vibrant illustrations. These illustrations a...

  • Puss in Boots

    A talking cat, a beautiful princess, and a menacing giant are just some of the characters readers will meet as they follow along with the adventures of Puss in Boots, the cat that helped his poor master become royalty. The beloved tale is given new l...

  • The Ugly Duckling

    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 insp...



  • Treasury Of Fairy Tales

    This lavishly illustrated collection of enchanting fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm, Han Christian Andersen and Charles Perrault will delight children of all ages. Discover the magic of fairy tales with this enchanting treasury of best-loved stor...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Val Biro has published 30 books.

Val Biro does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Treasury Of Fairy Tales, was published in December 2016.

The first book by Val Biro, The Magic Doctor, was published in June 1987.

No. Val Biro does not write books in series.
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