Room on the Broom (2001)
written by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
A friendly witch and her cat fly happily on her broomstick, until things start dropping. With each item dropped, they pick up a new friend to join them…until the broom can’t handle the extra passengers.
This book is told in such a delightful, rhythmical rhyme. It has some repetition to keep it accessible for little ones, but also enough “story” to keep it interesting and fun for everyone. I love that the book doesn’t shy away from words like, “clambered” and “bounded.” I love that the witch is kind and fun and that her friends stick together to help her. The pictures in this book are vibrant and fit the story perfectly. It’s so wonderful to add another Halloween picture book to our “must read annually” list.
Room on the Broom (2001)
Update: We finally watched the little animated short of this book. While I’m normally opposed to “film” versions of books I love, this one was truly darling and followed the book exactly. I highly recommend it.
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