Val Biro Livres

Discusses the origin of the dinosaurs, describes various species of each type, and suggests reasons for their extinction

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.

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.

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.

Peau d'Ane, Cendrillon, Le Petit Poucet... les contes de Charles Perrault font partie intégrante de l'imaginaire collectif et sont ici présentés dans leur version intégrale et originale. Une belle occasion pour les petits et les grands de découvrir ou de redécouvrir ces chefs-d'œuvre de la littérature française. Aux côtés de ces contes incontournables, nous avons également fait figurer dans cet ouvrage des textes moins connus de Perrault, ou qui lui furent attribués tardivement, comme Métamorphose d'un berger en mouton. Réalisées spécialement pour cette édition, les superbes illustrations d'Eva Frantova traduisent avec une grande sensibilité la poésie et le merveilleux des contes et fables de Perrault.

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.

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.

Retold and illustrated by Val Biro, this beautifully volume of seven favourite fairy tales from the famous 1001 Arabian Nights will delight readers of all ages.Includes Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp, The Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor, The Enchanted Horse, True or False?, The Pot of Gold, and Awake or Asleep?

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.

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