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Kaye Umansky

    Little Red Hen
    Three Rocking Crocs
    The Night I Was Chased by a Vampire and Other Stories
    I Don't Like Gloria!
    Three Singing Pigs
    I am a Tree
    • 2024

      In a delightful tale, two stubborn frogs engage in a humorous quarrel that ultimately highlights the importance of friendship. Their antics and disagreements lead to unexpected lessons about camaraderie and understanding, making for a heartwarming story that celebrates the bonds of friendship.

      This Rock Is Mine!
    • 2023

      Friendship wins the day in this fabulously funny quarrel! Two frogs sit on an ordinary little rock. But . . . uh-oh! Both frogs think it's their rock - and they really don't want to share! The frogs fight and squabble furiously. But when a hungry heron swoops down, both frogs realise it's time to find another rock . . . together! Kaye Umansky's brilliantly simple rhyming story shows how two grumpy frogs go from fighting . . . to friendship (with lots of laughter along the way.) Alice McKinley's hilarious illustrations bring to life every twist and turn of this wonderfully witty little drama. Written in absolutely perfect rhyme, this story is a joy to read aloud. Every parent and child will identify with these squabbling frogs. An excellent (and very funny) lesson in how to resolve a quarrel! Kaye Umansky is one of the UK's best-loved children's authors. She is a brilliant comic writer, and is the award-winning creator of the bestselling Pongwiffy fiction series. Her superb rhyming picture books have echoes of Dr Seuss. Alice McKinley's illustrations are full of warmth and humour, and packed with clever details to spot.

      This Rock Is Mine (HB)
    • 2023

      Even the most delightful ducks can have a bad day . . . What's the matter with Dick the Duck? He's usually so kind and friendly!But today Dick got out on The Wrong Side of Bed. He feelshumpy and grumpy, cranky and cross. How can his friends cheer himup?A magnificently funny rhyming story about the power of kindness andfriendship.

      Dick the Delightful Duck (HB)
    • 2023

      Friendship wins the day in this fabulously funny quarrel!Two frogs sit on a rock - and both of them think it's theirs. Theyfight and squabble furiously over it. But when a hungry heron swoopsdown, the frogs realise it's time to find another rock . . . together! A brilliantly witty rhyming story with hilarious illustrations.

      This Rock Is Mine (PB)
    • 2023

      Even the most delightful ducks can have a bad day . . . What's the matter with Dick the Duck? He's usually so kind and friendly!But today Dick got out on The Wrong Side of Bed. He feelshumpy and grumpy, cranky and cross. How can his friends cheer himup?A magnificently funny rhyming story about the power of kindness andfriendship.

      Dick the Delightful Duck
    • 2020

      Witch in Winter

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Set for release in September, this installment of Kaye Umansky's witch series follows Elsie Pickles and her cantankerous companion, Magenta Sharp, on another enchanting adventure filled with magic. The story promises to deliver whimsical elements, complemented by illustrations from Ashley King, enhancing the charm and appeal of the narrative.

      Witch in Winter
    • 2020

      The Peculiar Thing with the Pea

      • 72 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Queen of comedy Kaye Umansky returns with another hilarious twist on fairy tale tradition! An unconventional princess meets a rather reluctant prince in 'The Princess and the Pea' as you've never read it before ... Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

      The Peculiar Thing with the Pea
    • 2019

      A brand new bind-up edition of three classic Pongwiffy stories including Pongwiffy and the Pantomime and The Spellovision Song Contest and Back on Track!

      Even More Pongwiffy Stories
    • 2019

      Unlike the rest of his family, Andrew doesn't have a terrible tale from school - which is nice, but he does wish he had just one exciting experience to share... Prompt thoughtful discussions and support development of higher-level comprehension skills with Reflect - a series of emotionally powerful stories with realistic settings.

      Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Reflect: Oxford Level 16: Terrible Tales From School
    • 2019

      Fairy Tales: The Villain's Version

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The villains are the stars of the show in these four hilarious fractured fairy tales from queen of funny, Kaye Umansky.

      Fairy Tales: The Villain's Version