A Squash and a Squeeze
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1993 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

A Squash and a Squeeze

By Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler (Illustrator)

A tiny house feels even smaller with unexpected animal guests. Can a wise man's advice help?

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32 pages· 1,043 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

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A little old lady is fed up with her cramped house. Following a wise man's peculiar advice, she invites a hen, goat, pig, and cow inside, making her home feel even tinier. But the wise man has one more trick up his sleeve. Will his final advice bring the space and peace she craves? Discover the whimsical solution in this charming tale adapted from a classic folktale, where chaos might just lead to clarity.

From the publisher

The return of a contemporary classic from the internationally bestselling team of Julia Donaldson and Axel SchefflerWhen a little old lady can’t stand her tiny house any longer, a wise old man gives her some strange advice… And soon her house is feeling smaller than ever, with a hen, a goat, a pig, and even a cow trampling all over her kitchen! But the wise old man has one piece of advice still to give and may yet be able to solve the little old lady’s problems.Adapted from a classic folktale, A Squash and a Squeeze was the very first picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, before they went on to become international stars for their beloved picture books, including The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom. Long out of print in the US, A Squash and a Squeeze is back and ready to be discovered by a new generation of readers.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,043
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~401L
Themes & topics
Books about counting and numbersBooks about farm animalsBooks about domestic animalsBooks about dwellingsBooks about animals
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
187413
Publication
Published
December 27, 2016
First published
March 11, 1993
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338052206

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