Title: Room on the Broom  (720 Lexile Level)

Author: Julia Donaldson

Illustrator: Axel Scheffler

Published: Puffin Books, (August 25, 2003)

Suitable For Ages: 3-7 years, Preschool – 2nd grade

Themes/Topics: Fantasy & Magic, Holidays, Autumn, Humor, Cooperation, Generosity, Rhyme

Opening:      

The witch had a cat

and a hat that was black,

And long ginger hair 

in a braid down her back.

How the cat purred

and how the witch grinned,

As they sat on their broomstick

and flew through the wind.                  

Brief Synopsis:  Quoted from Amazon: “A witch and her happily purring cat fly through the wind on their broomstick, without a care in the world, until the witch’s black hat blows away. In the process of retrieving it, they pick up another passenger, a polite and helpful dog. All goes well until the witch’s hair bow flies off. And then her wand. And then real disaster strikes–in the shape of a big red dragon, a broken broom, and some very important (but notably absent) friends. Julia Donaldson’s story, though not earthshaking in plot or rhyme, is a pleasant way to pass the time leading up to the witching hour (Halloween!) especially when paired with the friendly illustrations by Axel Scheffler. Readers will especially love the final illustration, in which our heroes solve their space problems once and for all. ”

Why I Like This Book:  It’s FUNNY and it shares some important messages. Another oldie but goodie!  A lovely, humorous story composed in rhyme that will leave kids laughing and asking for more. This story offers a wonderful message  about cooperation, generosity and helping out when it’s needed. Definitely a favorite for the Halloween season!

 Extensions for the book: 

Magic Light Pictures, Ltd. Activities for Room on the Broom: http://roomonthebroom.com/

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzuufim6TSY

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