A Squash and a Squeeze Paperback – April 21, 2016

As a parent, I am always on the lookout for captivating children's books that not only entertain but also impart valuable life lessons. Julia Donaldson's "A Squash and a Squeeze" perfectly fits the bill, delivering a delightful story filled with humor, heart, and a timeless message of appreciation. 📚💖In this enchanting tale, we are introduced to a little old lady who believes her house is too small. Feeling cramped and dissatisfied, she seeks the advice of a wise old man, who suggests she bring her various farm animals inside to occupy the space. What ensues is a series of hilarious mishaps as the house becomes increasingly chaotic and crowded. 🏠🐮But as the little old lady soon discovers, having a house full of animals is not the solution to her problems. Instead, she learns a valuable lesson about gratitude and appreciating what she already has. Through clever storytelling and engaging illustrations, Donaldson and Scheffler weave a narrative that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. 🎨✨One of the standout features of "A Squash and a Squeeze" is its rhythmic rhyming text, which makes it a joy to read aloud. The repetitive nature of the story allows young readers to actively participate and anticipate what will happen next, making it an interactive and engaging experience for children of all ages. 🎶👧👦As a parent, I appreciate the underlying message of contentment and gratitude that resonates throughout the book. It serves as a gentle reminder to children (and adults alike) that happiness can be found in the simplest of things, and that true fulfillment comes from appreciating what we have rather than constantly seeking more. 🙏💕Highly recommended! 👍📚

I would highly recommend this book for a family to read aloud to their children or for a gathering of friends. I heard Dean Willis from Canterbury Cathedral read this for one of his Garden Congregation videos and had to have it to give as a gift for my Amish neighbors. Fun book that teaches a valuable lesson to us about appreciating what we already have.

My grandson wanted more books by the author of The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child. This was one of his Christmas presents.

I love Juila Donaldson's rollicking rhythm and Axel Scheffler's illustrative style. My big boy loved all her books from very early and outgrew them by the age of 4. One of my favorite photos is of my big boy holding his sheep and reading Tiddler (The Fish Who Cried Wolf) to her, and one of my favorite memories is standing in line at the Atlanta aquarium reciting Tiddler to him as he sat on my back in the Ergo.My toddler (early 2yo) has not taken as quickly to to stories of this length, and I am keen to move past dreary toddler books as soon as possible. A Squash and a Squeeze is a nice intermediate length and this book has been a great success. He is already familiar with all the animals and he delights in the book. The absurdity of it appeals to him and me, his nearly 7yo brother loves to read it to him and the message in the book is relevant to the older boy.We have been known to hide books that get put on the repeat list with such frequency as to make us cry, but Axel Scheffler's illustration keeps this book on the shelf. The small details in his illustration and the homage to other books that he sneaks in keeps us interested even when we can read the entire story without looking at the words. Or the page.

Cute story and I love Julia Donaldson! My class loves her stories. However, I did not receive a new book as ordered. I am very particular about my books. This had a few crinkles on a few of the pages. Great story, sad at product condition.

We love Julia Donaldson. I've sent a number of her books to our grandchildren, and these are always lined up to be read first when we're together. There's a curiosity starter in all her books, and this one was no different. The 3- and 5-year-olds worked hard at the logic of the premise. The books are also great for linguistic expansion. By the second reading, my 3-year-old grandson leaped into my lap and wormed his way into the chair beside me saying, "Here's a squash and a squeeze for you, Mimi!" Highly recommend!

Purchased this book so my kids can read along with the stories on Audible (also highly recommend). The rhyming story is fun for kids to listen or read on their own and the illustrations are beautiful and engaging.

My family LOVES Julia Donaldson books ever since our British friends gave us The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Room on the Broom and Zog over 7 years ago. We now own 10 Julia Donaldson/Axel Scheffler books (they're the best book duo!). The rhymes are catchy, the illustrations are unbelievable, and with our newest addition "A Squash and a Squeeze," there is a wonderful lesson to be learned. You will not be disappointed!