OVER 4 MILLION COPIES SOLD ACROSS ALL EDITIONS! From the acclaimed creators of The Gruffalo comes an enchanting, oversized board book full of quick wits, friendship, and adventure that is perfect for celebrating the Halloween season.“Witty and wonderful. A surefire read-aloud hit.”—School Library JournalHow the cat purredAnd how the witch grinned, As they sat on their broomstickAnd flew through the wind.The witch and her cat couldn’t be happier flying through the sky on their broomstick. That is, until the witch accidentally drops her hat, then her bow, then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items and bring them back to the witch. In return, all they want is a ride on the broomstick. But is there room on the broom for so many new friends? And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from the clutches of a hungry dragon?
Featuring enlarged, sturdy board pages and rich illustrations, this lap-size board book edition of
Room on the Broom is sure to become a treasured holiday favorite for the whole family to enjoy.
On sale: August 8, 2017
Age: 2-5 years
Grade: Up to Kindergarten
Page count: 12 Pages
ISBN: 9780735231344
Reading level: Lexile: AD600L
Julia Donaldson was the U.K. Children's Laureate for 2011-2013. She and Axel Scheffler are the award-winning, bestselling team who created
The Gruffalo, which was made into an Oscar-nominated short film. They both live in the United Kingdom.
"The story is in rhyme, bouncing merrily along, full of fun. The illustrations are witty and wonderful. The result is a surefire read-aloud hit." -
School Library Journal
"The wart-nosed witch and her passengers make magic that is sure to please. Effective use of brilliant colors set against well-conceived backgrounds detail the story without need for text—but with it, the story—and the broom—take off." -
Kirkus Reviews
"In this lightweight, witty story, helpful animals find "room on the broom" of a generous witch." -
Publishers Weekly
