Gumdrop and the Dinosaur — Val Biro

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!)