This rollicking, rhyming tale from master storyteller Julia Donaldson is the perfect Halloween read-aloud for the youngest listeners. A friendly witch, hungry dragon, and muddy monster learn about friendship, and readers will delight in the surprising (and not too scary) ending.
On sale: August 16, 2012
Age: 1-3 years
Grade: Up to Preschool
Page count: 24 Pages
ISBN: 9780803738416
Reading level: Lexile: AD600L
Julia Donaldson is the internationally bestselling author of many popular books for children. Her Smarties Prize-winning modern classic,
The Gruffalo, has sold more than 13.5 million copies worldwide, and the Halloween favorite
Room on the Broom is a perennial best seller. In addition to children's books, she has written many children's plays and songs and runs regular storytelling workshops. She was the Waterstones Children's Laureate from 2011-2013.
Axel Scheffler is an award-winning, internationally-acclaimed illustrator of some of the most well-loved children’s books, including Julia Donaldson’s best-selling modern classic
The Gruffalo, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. He lives in London.
"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
