Gumdrop Posts A Letter

by Val Biro

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

24 pages, Hardcover

First published April 25, 1996

About the author

Val Biro (pronounced Beer-oh) was a children's author, artist and illustrator, was a native of Hungary, but was a resident in Sussex in England. He received his education in Budapest and London. His studio was located in Amersham in Buckinghamshire.

"I write so as to give my alter-ego a good chance for drawing pictures, though I find that the story I invent tends to run away with itself, leaving me, the illustrator, behind! Each story tends to be based on personal experience and, equally, each tends to grow out of that into the imagination. Each book seems to take a few months to gestate, and then I write it in one long day (or night)."

Reviews

[Aparna Jyothikumar · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one in a series of illustrated books.
I got my hands on this lovely picture book somehow! The antique car 'Gumdrop', Postman, Mr.Oldcastle and the Important letter - all play a super role in this exciting lovely story book. You don't get to see such antique pictures and colors these days.
Definitely my collectible! Going nuts in collecting books for my little one :-)