A Squash and a Squeeze
Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler
Subjects
- Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
- Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Average rating
""Wise old man, won’t you help me, please? My house is a squash and squeeze."" What can you do if your house is too small? The wise old man knows: bring in a flappy, scratchy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When you push them all out again, you’ll be amazed at how big your house feels! This brilliantly funny story is the first ever picture book written and illustrated by the award-winning team of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, authors of THE GRUFFALO and it’s now available as a board book!
Reviews
A funny story teaching you not to complain and to be happy with what you have
Countess Babs Frozen-Peas 26.06.2025
I thought it was more for little children but when I was little I really liked it.
Major Bruno Possum 22.06.2025
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
