Biro, Val 1921-2014

Overview

Works:	902 works in 1,775 publications in 3 languages and 20,299 library holdings
Genres:	Fiction Juvenile works Literature Fairy tales Folklore Folk tales Picture books
Roles:	Author, Illustrator, Creator, Artist, Narrator, Other, Contributor
Classifications:	PZ7.B5233, E

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about Val Biro

Contemporary authors. a bio-bibliographical guide to current writers in fiction, general nonfiction, poetry, journalism, drama, motion pictures, television, and other fields( Book )
Val Biro: Hungarian - born author and illustrator, October 6, 1921( Visual )

Most widely held works by Val Biro

Hungarian folk-tales by Val Biro( Book )

10 editions published between 1980 and 1992 in 3 languages and held by 414 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Twenty-one authentic Hungarian tales

Gumdrop and the steamroller : story and pictures by Val Biro( Book )

7 editions published between 1976 and 1986 in English and held by 327 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Gumdrop, Joe's smart old car, has a near-calamity with a steamroller

Santa's big sneeze by H. E Todd( Book )

2 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 307 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

When Santa Claus wakes up an entire family with his sneezing, everybody pitches in to help him finish his deliveries

Jack and the beanstalk by Val Biro( Book )

14 editions published between 1989 and 2000 in English and held by 304 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A boy climbs to the top of a giant beanstalk where he uses his quick wits to outsmart an ogre and make his and his mother's fortune

How to draw dinosaurs and prehistoric life by Marit Claridge( Book )

8 editions published between 1990 and 2006 in English and held by 300 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Step-by-step examples illustrate techniques for drawing prehistoric animals

Gumdrop at the zoo by Val Biro( Book )

4 editions published between 1983 and 2000 in English and held by 294 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A sick camel at the zoo leaves the children without rides, unless Gumdrop the vintage car can save the day

Gumdrop and the farmyard caper by Val Biro( Book )

2 editions published between 1984 and 1985 in English and held by 289 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Joe, his vintage car Gumdrop, and his puppy Horace have an outdoor adventure, in which Horace chases all the farm animals and meets a hungry fox

Gumdrop is the best by Val Biro( Book )

2 editions published between 1984 and 1985 in English and held by 280 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Joe's friends try to convince him that his vintage car Gumdrop is no good and should be replaced by a new one like theirs

Gumdrop's merry Christmas by Val Biro( Book )

9 editions published between 1980 and 1997 in English and held by 267 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Gumdrop and Mr Oldcastle are never too busy to do someone a favour, and what better time to do one than on Christmas Eve? Suggested level: preschool, junior

Gumdrop floats away by Val Biro( Book )

2 editions published between 1984 and 1985 in English and held by 265 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

At high tide, Joe's puppy Horace floats away in his vintage car Gumdrop

Gumdrop catches a cold by Val Biro( Book )

1 edition published in 1985 in English and held by 262 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

When Gumdrop, a vintage car, catches a cold, his owner is concerned by his sneezing and wheezing and must save him from falling apart

Archie the ugly dinosaur by M. Christina Butler( Book )

4 editions published between 1996 and 1997 in English and Dutch and held by 260 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Archie was different than all the other dionosaurs and one day he was a beautiful bird called an archaeopteryx

Gumdrop and the great sausage caper : story and pictures by Val Biro( Book )

4 editions published between 1985 and 1986 in English and held by 259 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Disobeying orders to stay with the vintage car Gumdrop, Horace the puppy faces an angry crowd and a mean bulldog after finding some sausage

Gumdrop goes to school : story and pictures by Val Biro( Book )

4 editions published between 1983 and 1986 in English and held by 257 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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

Gumdrop gets a lift : story and pictures by Val Biro( Book )

5 editions published between 1983 and 1996 in English and held by 241 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

While giving everyone a ride, Gumdrop the vintage car gets stuck in the creek and needs help himself

Gumdrop finds a ghost by Val Biro( Book )

9 editions published between 1980 and 1997 in English and Undetermined and held by 239 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

At Mildew Manor, Gumdrop discovers a real ghost for the owner who has wanted one

The donkey that sneezed by Val Biro( Book )

15 editions published between 1986 and 2000 in English and held by 236 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The innkeeper wanted to steal the donkey who sneezed money but Harry stopped him with his magic stick : a traditional tale

Gumdrop and the birthday surprise by Val Biro( Book )

1 edition published in 1986 in English and held by 233 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Gumdrop the antique car helps catch the post office van so that Joe, his owner, can mail an important letter

Gumdrop races a train : story and pictures by Val Biro( Book )

5 editions published between 1982 and 1996 in English and held by 226 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Gumdrop has a race with his old friend, a green steam engine

Hansel and Gretel by Val Biro( Book )

8 editions published between 1983 and 2017 in English and held by 222 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Hansel and Gretel were siblings and great friends who love adventures--and sweets--just as much as any kid you know. So, when they stumbled upon a scrumptious-looking house in the woods, they listened to their tummies rather than their smart minds. The witch who made the house knew that little children love sweets--but she'd forgotten that lost children can be very clever and very brave