A Squash and a Squeeze by Julia Donaldson

A brilliantly funny rhyming story full of favourite farm animals, A Squash and a Squeeze is the first ever picture book written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.

A little old lady is fed up with how small her house feels. Whatever can she do? The wise old man knows: bring in a noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When she pushes them all out again, she’ll be amazed at how big her house feels!

This classic story is a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans – big and small!

‘My readers collapsed in heaps, and then had to have it read again. And again’ – Vivian French, Guardian

Look out for Gruffalo Granny, the brand new Gruffalo picture book adventure – coming on 10th September 2026!

Discover more picture books from Julia and Axel: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo’s Child and Room on the Broom.