The Big Squeeze

Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3

A hardworking sponge learns a valuable lesson about self-care in this charming and funny picture book perfect for fans of Lou by Breanna Carzoo and The Creature of Habit by Jennifer E. Smith!                 

The little sponge has a BIG job. She washes and mops and scrubs away all the messes in the kitchen.But what happens when the mess gets TOO BIG and she just CAN’T clean anymore?Find out how far friendship, self-care, and a BIIIIIIIG squeeze can go in one sponge’s charming battle against total burnout.

About the Author

Molly Harris is a children’s book author from Massachusetts. She is a technical writer by trade who enjoys world traveling and bear hugging her larger-than-life dog. She now lives in Ireland with her husband and two sons. The Big Squeeze is Molly’s children’s book debut. You can visit her at mollyharrisbooks.com.Alison Hawkins is a children’s book creator who began her career as a graphic and product designer, illustrating for apparel, toys, and greeting cards. She is the illustrator of Angela Shanté’s The Noisy Classroom, Little People, Big Dreams’s Nelson Mandela, and the Super Gross early reader series. The first book she wrote and illustrated for kids is titled Time to Go, Larry. When she is not sketching, you can find Alison cooking at home, hitting up a favorite coffee shop, or exploring local hiking trails with her husband and dog in North Carolina. You can visit Alison at alisonhawkinsportfolio.com.