A Squash and a Squeeze - Video in the webpage (Julia Donaldson) Written by Julia DonaldsonIllustrated by Axel Scheffler This book, which started its life as a song on children’s television, tells the story of a little old lady who thinks that her house is too small. ‘My house is a squash and a squeeze,’ she complains to a wise old man. He advises her to take various animals into her house – first a hen, then a goat, then a pig and finally a cow, who dances on the table. Characters Narrator(s) Little Old Lady Wise Old Man Hen Goat Pig Cow The House (made up of a circle of children who also chant or sing the chorus – they can be divided into doorway, window, curtains and larder) Props and Costumes A low sturdy table A chair (optional) A shelf with a jug on it Simple hats or masks for the animals A bowler hat and walking stick for the wise old man Maybe an apron for the old lady Optional sound effects However, the book can also be performed as a story without music. Preparation Contributed by Joyce Dunbar.
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