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product_id: 48231542
title: "A Squash and a Squeeze: A funny rhyming story about farm animals from the creators of The Gruffalo"
price: "R415"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48231542-a-squash-and-a-squeeze-a-funny-rhyming-story-about
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# A Squash and a Squeeze: A funny rhyming story about farm animals from the creators of The Gruffalo

**Price:** R415
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** A Squash and a Squeeze: A funny rhyming story about farm animals from the creators of The Gruffalo
- **How much does it cost?** R415 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

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.

Review: family favorite that teaches a great lesson! - We’ve read this dozens of times with our son, and it never gets old. The quality of the Julia Donaldson rhyme and Axel Scheffler’s illustrations is top-tier. It’s a very fun way to teach kids about gratitude—the 'wise old man' has a brilliant, albeit chaotic, plan to show the old lady that her house isn't so small after all! It’s a high-quality paperback that’s sturdy enough for little hands. A relatively cheap addition to any bookshelf that provides endless entertainment.
Review: Lovely story - A good story/poem with a nice moral. Fab author, she is a childhood staple in my family, we have many of her books.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 520 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 6,665 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ family favorite that teaches a great lesson!
*by P***X on 16 February 2026*

We’ve read this dozens of times with our son, and it never gets old. The quality of the Julia Donaldson rhyme and Axel Scheffler’s illustrations is top-tier. It’s a very fun way to teach kids about gratitude—the 'wise old man' has a brilliant, albeit chaotic, plan to show the old lady that her house isn't so small after all! It’s a high-quality paperback that’s sturdy enough for little hands. A relatively cheap addition to any bookshelf that provides endless entertainment.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely story
*by B***A on 21 February 2026*

A good story/poem with a nice moral. Fab author, she is a childhood staple in my family, we have many of her books.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fun and simple read that entertains
*by A***W on 12 April 2026*

Recommend this book from a friend as a nice relaxing but fun bedtime read. Have now read this about four times in a week! Our Son loves it!

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-07-06*