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Books by Val Biro | Wonderlit

Books by Val Biro

9 books · Ages 3–11

Known for the Gumdrop series, Val Biro writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–11, exploring themes of vehicles & machines, history, curiosity & wonder.

Series

Gumdrop: The Adventures of a Vintage Car

Gumdrop and the Steamroller

Gumdrop Posts a Letter

9 books · Ages 3–11

By Age Range

Gumdrop and the Steamroller

Gumdrop Posts a Letter

Gumdrop Races a Train

Gumdrop Goes to School

Gumdrop and the Steamroller

Gumdrop Posts a Letter

Gumdrop Goes to School

Gumdrop and the Steamroller

Gumdrop and Horace

Common Themes

Vehicles & Machines History Curiosity & Wonder Joy & Gratitude Resilience & Perseverance Friendship & Loyalty Humor Building & Engineering

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Wide as Wings

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