A Squash and a Squeeze 30th Anniversary Edition

Author: Julia Donaldson

ISBN: 9781529097665

Price: Rs. 370.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition

Book Overview

Celebrate 30 years of of A Squash and a Squeeze, the first ever picture book written and illustrated by the bestselling partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, with this special anniversary edition featuring the much-loved classic story plus extra content from the author and illustrator. "Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a squash and squeeze." A little old lady lives all by herself in her house but she's not happy – it's just too small, even for one. Whatever can she do? The wise old man knows: bring in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When she pushes them all out again, she'll be amazed at how big her house feels! A Squash and a Squeeze 30th Anniversary Edition features the classic story with a stunning foil cover as well as extra-special additional content including a letter from the author and some early sketches from the illustrator to celebrate the anniversary year.

Edition details: Paperback, English, 32 pages pages. Reference ISBN: 9781529097665.

About the Author

Julia Donaldson has written some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 25 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over one hundred languages. Her other books include Room on the Broom, Stick Man and Zog, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, The Hospital Dog, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures, illustrated by Lydia Monks. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle series, illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs – and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. She was the UK Children’s Laureate 2011–13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh. Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. Axel is the illustrator of wonderful novelty, gift and poetry books for Macmillan, such as Fish Who Dream of Trees (Two Hoots) and the bestselling The Bedtime Bear, The Tickle Book and Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes – and of course, he is the illustrator of some of the world's best-loved picture books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide. Axel’s artwork is exhibited internationally; he has illustrated for many charities and designed the Royal Mail Christmas stamps in 2012. Born in Hamburg, Axel now lives with his family in London.

Why Readers Pick This Edition

• You’ll love Grimoire Noir if you’re drawn to dark, mysterious fantasy that feels dangerous and irresistible. This book pulls you into a shadow-soaked world of forbidden magic, ancient secrets, and arcane power that comes at a cost. Every page teases the thrill of uncovering hidden knowledge, making it perfect for readers who enjoy grimdark fantasy, occult fiction, and stories where magic isn’t safe or simple. If you crave immersive worldbuilding and a haunting, atmospheric read, this will stay with you long after the last page.
• Published by Macmillan Children's Books.
• Language: English.
• Page count: 32 pages.

Catalog Description

Celebrate 30 years of of A Squash and a Squeeze, the first ever picture book written and illustrated by the bestselling partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, with this special anniversary edition featuring the much-loved classic story plus extra content from the author and illustrator. "Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a squash and squeeze." A little old lady lives all by herself in her house but she's not happy – it's just too small, even for one. Whatever can she do? The wise old man knows: bring in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When she pushes them all out again, she'll be amazed at how big her house feels! A Squash and a...

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