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Kaye Umansky (1946-)

Writings



Bandybones, illustrated by Maggie Read, Macmillan Education (Basingstoke, England), 1986.

Little Sister, illustrated by David Dowland and Joyce Smith, Macmillan Education (Basingstoke, England), 1986.

Big Iggy, illustrated by Katie Thomas, A. & C. Black (London, England), 1987.

The Toymaker's Birthday, illustrated by Ken Morton, Macmillan Educational (Basingstoke, England), 1986.

Litterbugs (play), Macmillan Educational (Basingstoke, England), 1987.

Phantasmagoria: Thirty-three Songs, Story Lines, and Sound Adventures (song book), music by Andy Jackson, A. & C. Black (London, England), 1988.

Witches in Stitches, illustrated by Judy Brown, Puffin (London, England), 1988.

The Fwog Pwince, illustrated by Gwyneth Williamson, A. & C. Black (London, England), 1989.

King Keith and the Nasty Case of Dragonitis, illustrated by Ainslie Macleod, Viking (London, England), 1990.

Tin Can Hero, illustrated by John Dyke, Hodder & Stoughton (London, England), 1990.

Tiger and Me, illustrated by Susie Jenkin-Pearce, Red Fox (London, England), 1991.

Trash Hits, illustrated by Judy Brown, Puffin (London, England), 1991.

King Keith and the Jolly Lodger, illustrated by Ainslie Macleod, Viking (London, England), 1991.

Sir Quinton Quest Hunts the Yeti, illustrated by Judy Brown, A. & C. Black (London, England), 1992.

The Misfortunes of Captain Cadaverous, illustrated by Judy Brown, BBC Books (London, England), 1992.

Pass the Jam, Jim, illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain, Red Fox (London, England), 1993.

Do Not Open before Christmas Day!, illustrated by Garry Davies, Puffin (London, England), 1993.

Sir Quinton Quest Hunts the Jewel, illustrated by Judy Brown, Young Lions (London, England), 1994.

Three Singing Pigs: Making Music with Traditional Stories, illustrated by Michael Evans, A. & C. Black (London, England), 1994.

(Author of text) Annabel Collis, Dobbin, Bodley Head (London, England), 1994.

Sophie and Abigail, illustrated by Anna Currey, Gollancz (London, England), 1995, Good Books (Intercourse, PA), 2004.

A Ruby, a Rug, and a Prince Called Doug, illustrated by Chris Fisher, Young Lions (London, England), 1995.

The Empty Suit of Armour, illustrated by Keren Ludlow, Orion (London, England), 1995.

Sophie in Charge, illustrated by Anna Currey, Gollancz (London, England), 1995, Good Books (Intercourse, PA), 2005.

Sophie and the Mother's Day Card, illustrated by Anna Currey, Gollancz (London, England), 1995.

Sophie and the Wonderful Picture, illustrated by Anna Currey, Gollancz (London, England), 1995, Good Books (Intercourse, PA), 2004.

The Night I Was Chased by a Vampire, illustrated by Keren Ludlow, Orion (London, England), 1995.

Cinderella (play), illustrated by Caroline Crossland, A. & C. Black (London, England), 1996.

The Jealous Giant, illustrated by Doffy Weir, Hamish Hamilton (London, England), 1997.

Noah's Ark (play), illustrated by Tessa Richardson-Jones, A. & C. Black (London, England), 1997.

The Emperor's New Clothes (play), illustrated by Caroline Crossland, A. & C. Black (London, England), 1997.

The Romantic Giant, illustrated by Doffy Weir, Puffin (London, England), 1997.

The Spooks Step Out, illustrated by Keren Ludlow, Orion (London, England), 1997.

The Bogey Men and the Trolls Next Door, illustrated by Keren Ludlow, Orion (London, England), 1997.

Beyond the Beanstalk, illustrated by Chris Fisher, Hodder Children's (London, England), 1997.

Hammy House of Horror, illustrated by Chris Fisher, Hodder Children's (London, England), 1998.

You Can Swim, Jim, illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain, Bodley Head (London, England), 1998.

Three Rapping Rats: Making Music with Traditional Stories, illustrated by Stephen Chadwick and Katie Buchanan, A. & C. Black (London, England), 1998.

Never Meddle with Magic Mirrors, illustrated by Stella Voce, Cambridge University Press (Cambridge, England), 1998.

Tickle My Nose and Other Action Rhymes, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, Puffin (New York, NY), 1999.

Donkey Ride to Disaster, illustrated by Chris Fisher, Hodder Children's (London, England), 1999.

Madness in the Mountains, illustrated by Chris Fisher, Hodder Children's (London, England), 1999.

Nonsense Counting Rhymes, illustrated by Chris Fisher, Oxford University Press (Oxford, England), 1999.

Need a Trim, Jim, illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain, Bodley Head (London, England), 1999.

Moon Adventure, illustrated by Steve Smallman, Longman (Harlow, England), 2000.

Strange Days at Sea, illustrated by Chris Fisher, Hodder Children's (London, England), 2000.

Sleeping Beauty (play), illustrated by Caroline Crossland, A. & C. Black (London, England), 2000.

Three Tapping Teddies: Musical Stories and Chants for the Very Young, A. & C. Black (London, England), 2000.

The Rubbish Monster, illustrated by Ken Stott, Pearson Education (Harlow, England), 2000.

I Am Miss Cherry, illustrated by Tom Clayton, Pearson Education (Harlow, England), 2000.

The Carnival, illustrated by Steve Smallman, Pearson Education (Harlow, England), 2000.

Rope That Cow!, illustrated by Steve Smallman, Pearson Education (Harlow, England), 2000.

What a Mess! (play), illustrated by Tom Clayton and Steve Smallman, Pearson Education (Harlow, England), 2000.

Poor Sam (play), illustrated by Tom Clayton, Pearson Education (Harlow, England), 2000.

Pirates Ahoy!, illustrated by Steve Smallman, Pearson Education (Harlow, England), 2000.

Wilma's Wicked Revenge, illustrated by Tony Blundell, Puffin (London, England), 2000.

No More Master Niceguy, illustrated by Chris Fisher, Hodder Children's (London, England), 2000.

Beyond Strange Street, illustrated by Steve Smallman, Pearson Education (Harlow, England), 2001.

Soup with Obby, illustrated by Steve Smallman, Pearson Education (Harlow, England), 2001.

Down the Rushing River, illustrated by Steve Smallman, Pearson Education (Harlow, England), 2001.

Wizard Wagoo, illustrated by Steve Smallman, Pearson Education (Harlow, England), 2001.

Up the Dizzy Mountain, illustrated by Steve Smallman, Pearson Education (Harlow, England), 2001.

Gong!, illustrated by Steve Smallman, Pearson Education (Harlow, England), 2001.

Nonsense Animal Rhymes, illustrated by Chris Fisher, Oxford University Press (Oxford, England), 2001.

Big Iggy, A. & C. Black (London, England), 2001.

The Dressed-up Giant, illustrated by Doffy Weir, Penguin (London, England), 2001.

Three Days with Jim, illustrated by Judy Brown, Red Fox (London, England), 2001.

Prince Dandypants and the Masked Avenger, illustrated by Trevor Dunton, Puffin (London, England), 2001.

Cruel Times: A Victorian Play, Hodder Wayland (London, England), 2002.

Goblinz!, illustrated by Andi Good, Puffin (London, England), 2002.

This Is Jane, Jim, illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain, Red Fox (London, England), 2002.

Wiggle My Toes, illustrated by Nick Sharratt, Puffin (London, England), 2002.

Wilma's Wicked Spell, illustrated by Tony Blundell, Penguin (London, England), 2002.

Humble Tom's Big Trip (play), illustrated by Chris Mould, Hodder Wayland (London, England), 2003.

Meet the Weirds, illustrated by Chris Mould, Barrington Stoke (Edinburgh, Scotland), 2003.

Buster's Big Surprise, illustrated by Leo Broadley, Scholastic (London, England), 2003.

The Big Mix up, Scholastic (London, England), 2003.

The Snow Queen (musical), A. & C. Black (London, England), 2003.

Mick McMenace, Ghost Detective, illustrated by Ian Cunliffe, Puffin (London, England), 2003.

The Romantic Giant, illustrated by Doffy Weir, Barn Owl Books, 2004.

The Jealous Giant, illustrated by Doffy Weir, Barn Owl Books, 2004.

The Night I Was Chased by a Vampire, and Other Stories, illustrated by Chris Mould, Orion (London, England), 2004.

A Chair for Baby Bear, illustrated by Chris Fisher, Barrons Educational (Hauppauge, NY), 2004.

The Time the Play Went Wrong, illustrated by Kelly Waldek, Pearson Education (Harlow, England), 2004.

My Very First Joke Book, Puffin (London, England), 2004.

The Silver Spoon of Solomon Snow, Puffin (London, England), 2004.

Goblinz: Detectives, Inc., illustrated by Andi Good, Puffin (London, England), 2004.

Solomon Snow and the Stolen Jewel, Puffin (London, England), 2004.

Weird Happenings, illustrated by Chris Mould, Barrington Stoke (London, England), 2004.

Horses' Holiday, illustrated by Ainslie Macleod, Collins (London, England), 2005.

I Want a Pet!, illustrated by Sarah Horne, Collins (London, England), 2005.

Goblinz and the Witch, illustrated by Andi Good, Puffin (London, England), 2005.

Contributor to books, including Bingo Lingo: Supporting Language Development through Songs, by Helen MacGregor, A. & C. Black (London, England), 1999.

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