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Childrens, Picture Books

A Squash and a Squeeze

Julia Donaldson (author), Axel Scheffler (illustrator)

Paperback Published on: 21/04/2016

£7.99

7 reviews

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Repeat 3 Times Before Bed!

This is the 20th anniversary edition and still an old favourtie at home. I belive my son reads 'sq' sounds better because of this book when he was 3. A lov... READ MORE

Nicole @WstonesHemel

Synopsis

A brilliantly funny rhyming story full of favourite farm animals, A Squash and a Squeeze is the first ever picture book written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.

A little old lady is fed up with how small her house feels. Whatever can she do? The wise old man knows: bring in a noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When she pushes them all out again, she'll be amazed at how big her house feels!

This classic story is a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans – big and small!

'My readers collapsed in heaps, and then had to have it read again. And again' - Vivian French, Guardian

Look out for Gruffalo Granny, the brand new Gruffalo picture book adventure - coming on 10th September 2026!

Discover more picture books from Julia and Axel: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child and Room on the Broom.

Publisher information

Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 9781509804788
Number of pages: 32
Dimensions: 278 x 225 x 4 mm
Weight: 184g
Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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Makes you want to read it

Bought for 4yr old grandson. It's such fun.

Readygran

A SQUASH AND A SQUEEZE

GREAT ONE OF MANY, GRANDSON LOVED IT

holidayannie

Fantastic Story

this is a fantastic book and inspired me to start collecting all the Julia Donaldson/Axel Scheffler books. This book is short and sweet and the rhyming mak... READ MORE

hattie

A Squash and a Squeeze

This is a great read for young children, my children and their friends all love this book, fantastic author

sharon tilbury

Brilliant

This is a charming little rhyming story book. i bought this for my daughter for Christmas and we both love it, she has many books but this one has to be he... READ MORE

emmy22