A Squash and a Squeeze [Hardcover]

When 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 Squeezewas the very first picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, before they went on to become international stars for their beloved picture books, includingThe GruffaloandRoom on the Broom. Long out of print in the US,A Squash and a Squeezeis back and ready to be discovered by a new generation of readers.

Praise forA Squash and a Squeeze:



Pen-and-ink outlined with bright watercolor washes are set against a white background. It seems that light is shining through the pages. Best of all is the language; the refrain reverberates even after the story is over... A charming story hour addition. --School Library Journal





Praise forSuperworm:



A word lover's delight in rousing, rhyming verse. --New York Times Book Review



* The unlikely superhero with his googly eyes and winning smile will be hit, and the rhythmic rhyme will have audiences chanting along by the end of the story.... Silly and slimy -- superfun! --Kirkus Reviews, starred review





Praise forStick Man:



* Donaldson's rhymes never skip a beat, and Scheffler personalizes the many animals, people and settings in his witty watercolors. This yarn could become a December perennial. --Publishers Weekly, starred review



* Scheffler's engaging illustrations, Donaldson's irresistible rhyming text and repeated refrains make this a winning read-aloud that l£\