Squash And a Squeeze

A Squash and a Squeeze is Julia Donaldson's very first book, adapted from a song. It tells the humorous story of an old woman who thinks her house is too small. With help from a wise old man, she invites more and more animals inside. When she finally lets them all out again, her house feels wonderfully spacious. A timeless tale of perspective and appreciation.

Educational Benefits:

• Teaches themes of gratitude and contentment.
• Reinforces sequencing and memory through repetition.
• Supports language development with rhythmic text.
• Offers opportunities for physical storytelling and role-play.

Classroom Ideas:

• Act out the story using animal masks and props.
• Write about something students once thought was too small or too big.
• Create a œbefore and after space collage illustrating the house.
• Learn and perform the original song version of the story.

Information:

• Ages: 3-7 years
• Author: Julia Donaldson
• Illustrator: Axel Scheffler
• Genre: Picture Book / Rhyming Story