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Room on the Broom

Julia Donaldson

Reader Score

89%

89% of readers

recommend this book

This board book edition of a classic is a great way to introduce Halloween to the youngest of readers with a sweet-but-slightly-spooky story that makes it an ideal gift book

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.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Dial Books
  • Publish Date: Aug 16th, 2012
  • Pages: 26
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.30in - 6.50in - 0.60in - 0.60lb
  • EAN: 9780803738416
  • Recommended age: 01-03
  • Categories: Holidays & Celebrations - HalloweenHumorous StoriesFantasy - General

About the Author

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.

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Praise for this book

"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