Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1993
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?
32 pages· 1,043 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 5,812 ratings
$17.99
Summary: 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.


