A Squash and a Squeeze
Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler
""a bit of a classic… A goat on the bed and a cow on the table tapping out a jig? My readers collapsed in heaps, and then had to have it read again. And again."" Vivian French in the Guardian
Reviews

good
Dame Fenella Bojangles 30.04.2025

I mean, it's pretty good, speaking as an almost-12 year old. A bit childish (It's a board book, what do you expect?) but really quite a good plot and- although I hate to say it- teaches a good lesson as well, about being grateful for what you have. And, the rhyming is really tip-top, although what else can you expect from Julia Donaldson herself, author of The Gruffalo! So, all in all, a pretty good book, and one which I hope will have toddlers all around the world rolling on the floor in laughter for decades to come.
Madam Wanda Bungalow 16.02.2025

Star Reviewer

I like that the animals all manage to fit in the house! A very funny book.
Captain Cornelius Sequins 03.02.2025

Lovely
Mademoiselle Daisy Humdinger 19.01.2025

It was fun book. I enjoyed the part where cow pushed the pig and jumped on the table. I liked the old lady trying to fix her house from being squashed and squeezed and turned it into a huge room filled with nothing except for table, chair and a jar
Marshal Pluto Submarine 08.01.2025

I like how much it rhymes as its like a song. My favourite character is the wise old man.
King Rapper Nuggets 06.01.2025

I liked that she exaggerated things!
Baroness Agnetha Mittens 22.12.2024

Funny with all the animals in the house
Dona Ariel Piccalilli 06.12.2024

I enjoyed reading this book to my younger sister
Princess Diamond Pennyfarthing 10.09.2024

A solid 5 because of the chicken.
Madam Beany Pineapple 09.09.2024

Brilliant
Madam Fenella Pendragon 07.09.2024

I like how it rhymes and the ending when the old lady realises her house is perfect for her.
Dona Morgana Tinkle 06.09.2024

The book was funny. All the animals were being naughty and messing about because the old woman brought them in the house.
Commander Stinky Custard 03.09.2024

I liked this book with all the animals squashed in the house!
Lady Ariel Quagmire 01.09.2024

When the animals moved in, it was the funniest part of the book.
Fairy Boadicea Custard 30.08.2024

I liked this book as it rhymed.
Mademoiselle Rose Biscuits 30.08.2024

The wise old man was trying to help the little old woman. I don’t think I would like lots of animals in my house.
Countess Cupcake Volcano 30.08.2024

It’s very funny because the lady firstly said “There’s not enough room in my house.”and at the end she said “Just look at my house it’s enormous now.”
Grandmaster Viper Squirrel 29.08.2024

This book was really funny
Director Angora Archway 27.08.2024

I liked the animals and it made me laugh.
Don Merlin Spaceship 27.08.2024