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Bigger and Better by Kaye Umansky
15.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction
A laugh-out-loud fractured fairytale version of Jack and the Beanstalk, reminiscent of Pratchett in its celebration of humanity in a fantastical world. A fabulous retelling for 8-12s.Vi the Giantess loves little things - her thimble collection is almost out of control. So when a little chap called Jack ...Show more
Fairy Tales: The Villain's Version by Kaye Umansky
16.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction | Series: Conkers
A curse involving a spindle goes terribly wrong for poor old Grimbleshanks. The Queen decides it's time for silly, soppy Snow White to go. Lardine and Angula aren't at all happy about having Ella for a stepsister. Old Maggit just wants to win the Wickedest Witch Contest with her house made of sweets. Th ...Show more
Need a Trim, Jim by Kaye Umansky
16.00 NZD
Category: Early Experiences & Issues
Shirley's is curly, Mike's has spikes, Dave's has waves - they all have haircuts to suit their face. But no-one can remember what Jim's face is like, it is hidden behind an enormous fringe. He's not too keen to have his hair cut, but when he is finally in the barber's chair, it is a simple snip, Jim is ...Show more
Pass the Jam, Jim by Kaye Umansky
20.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
A rhyming picture book in which a group of children prepare for a party. The bright, action-packed illustrations feature all kinds of delicious food.
Prince Frog Face by Kaye Umansky
19.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction
Prince Valentine of Romantica is absolutely outraged - some raggedy old witch has had the audacity to turn him into a frog! A FROG! This just cannot be allowed to stand. He's far too busy interviewing princesses for the honoured post of his girlfriend to be hopping around and squatting in murky water. H ...Show more
The 13th Fairy by Kaye Umansky
19.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction
Grimbleshanks just wanted to be invited to the Royal Christening. All the other fairies had been invited. But not her - just because she didn't like pink or frills or dancing on her tip-toes. Well, she would show them ...with a curse! Sleeping Beauty as you've never read it before. Particularly suitable ...Show more
The Knights of the Drop-Leaf Table (RA8 IA8-12) by Kaye Umansky
21.00 NZD
Category: High Interest, Quick Reads, Dyslexia Friendly
The six knights clanking round the castle corridors are driving King Artie up the wall. He can't even visit the privy without them pestering him about jousting tournaments, the Code of Chivalry, the proper way to polish armour, and if Sir Tralahad sings another of his ridiculous songs Artie will chuck h ...Show more
The Peculiar Thing with the Pea by Kaye Umansky
19.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction
An unconventional princess meets a rather reluctant prince as queen of comedy Kaye Umansky returns with another hilarious twist on fairy tale tradition.
The Queen's Tale by Kaye Umansky
19.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction
The Queen is fed up with Snow White. She's so sickeningly soppy and trilling and she turns her father the King into a gibbering fool. So when a run-of-the-mill magic mirror tells the Queen that Snow White is more beautiful than she is, Snow White has got to go! Laugh-out-loud comedy from a hugely popula ...Show more
The Stepsisters' Story by Kaye Umansky
19.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction
Lardine and Angula have a new stepsister, Ella, and they are determined to make her life as miserable as possible. Throwing tantrums and sulks, they ensure that she is forced to sleep by the fire, do the chores and certainly not go to the ball. But will their schemes stop the prince from meeting the gir ...Show more
This Rock is Mine! by Kaye Umansky
23.00 NZD
Category: Hardback Picture Books
Two frogs sit on an ordinary little rock. But ... uh-oh! Both frogs think it's their rock – and they 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!
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