Kaye Umansky

  • 5 stars across 136 books
Kaye Umanksy Biography
Kaye Umansky began life as a teacher turning to writing after the birth of her daughter. She is now the author of many well-loved books including Pass the Jam, Jim and Pongwiffy, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2018. She is a marvellous performer of her own work and a jazz singer in her own time. 
5th October 2017

Witch for a Week

'A Bewitching tale, charmingly told and is certain to delight any witch in the making' M.G, Leonard, award-winning autho... MoreWitch for a Week

(22 reviews) Review
6th September 2018

Wish for a Witch

Everyone is already the spell of this charming new series from Kaye Umansky... 'Umansky is one of our most delightf... MoreWish for a Witch

(14 reviews) Review
2nd May 2019

Witches (Un)Welcome

Everyone is already the spell of this funny series from Kaye Umansky... 'Umansky is one of our most delightful ... MoreWitches (Un)Welcome

(14 reviews) Review
15th January 2018

Just Plain Weird

A silly and riotous tale of the craziest family you know from the master of laughs and fun, Kaye Umansky! The Primms may... MoreJust Plain Weird

(11 reviews) Review
1st June 2006

Stomp, Chomp, Big Roars! Here Come the Dinosaurs!

Stomp, Chomp, Big Roars! Here Come the Dinosaurs! - a hilarious book by Kaye Umansky and Nick SharrattThis is the way we... MoreStomp, Chomp, Big Roars! Here Come the Dinosaurs!

(4 reviews) Review
31st October 2000

Sleeping Beauty

There are roles for everybody in this humorous stage version of Sleeping Beauty . Complete with Dame, Principle Boy ... MoreSleeping Beauty

(4 reviews) Review
18th November 1993

Pass The Jam, Jim

A rhyming picture book in which a group of children prepare for a party. The bright, action-packed illustrations feature... MorePass The Jam, Jim

(3 reviews) Review
3rd February 2000

You Can Swim, Jim

Jim doesn't want to plunge into the pool - he quivers and shivers on the edge until Splash! He falls in! And suddenly Ji... MoreYou Can Swim, Jim

(3 reviews) Review
6th July 2023

This Rock Is Mine (PB)

  Friendship wins the day in this fabulously funny quarrel! Two frogs sit on an ordinary little rock. But... MoreThis Rock Is Mine (PB)

(3 reviews) Review
6th August 2015

Early Reader: Belinda and the Bears and the New Chair

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and ... MoreEarly Reader: Belinda and the Bears and the New Chair

(2 reviews) Review
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