Room on the Broom - Julia Donaldson

...Whoosh, they were gone!-- Room on the Broom is one of my favourite children’s books. As a mum and an English teacher, I am rather picky about my kids’ reading material; there are certain criteria that a book just must meet in order for me to give it my stamp of approval. In no particular order, the book must have good stimulating pictures, not be too long or too short, poetry must scan, choice of words must be appropriate to the reading age of the ...
...the Gruffalo series of books. Room on the Broom is of a similar ilk, so if you and your kids like the Gruffalo you’ll like this one too. The pictures are by Axel Scheffler, who deserves a mention for having a pretty cool name, if nothing else. But his artwork is fab and this book definitely meets my high expectations for having stimulating scenery. I think pictures are so important in kids’ books, as not only do they help them remember the story ...

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...asks the witch if there's room on the broom for him; "Yes! cried the witch and the dog clambered on. The witch tapped the broomstick and whoosh! they were gone." And so the story continues with different things falling and the witch having to land the broomstick to hunt for them, each time a different animal finding the item and asking if there was room on the broom for them. Due to the weight of the animals on the stick, it eventually gives way ...
...the dog and the frog. Down they went tumbling into a bog. The witch's half broomstick flew in to a cloud, And the witch heard a roar that was scary and loud...' The roar is that of a dragon who declares that he wants witch and chips for tea and so the chase begins. Exhausted the witch looks as if she has accepted her fate as the dragon draws nearer until.... from the bog appears a terrifying beast with four heads, wings, feathers and fur. It ...

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'Room on the Broom' is an absolutely delightful picture book written by Julia Donaldson (who also wrote 'The Gruffalo' and 'The Smartest Giant in Town'). In this book she has collaborated with Axel Scheffler who is a wonderful illustrator. Before you even open the book, you are drawn into the story by the picture on the front cover which shows a witch flying on her broomstick with her cat, cauldron and her magic wand. She is wearing traditional ...
...She even has a wart on her nose. However, we know she is going to be a friendly witch because she has a smile on her face and both she and her cat look happy! The storyline in 'Room on the Broom' is really quite simple but engrossing. The witch and her cat are flying along when the wind blows off her hat. Immediately they land in order to look for it, and eventually they see that a dog has it. He gives it back and asks if there is 'room on the broom' ...

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My two year old son loves books and as my friend worls in a bookshop I can guarantee what his Christ mas present was going to be! Of course, a book! This Christmas, I was not quite prepared for the book he was going to receive. The parcel was about 40cm square and thin and bendy. On opening the present, I saw a bold colourful front cover with the title 'Room on the Broom', Itis illustrated with a witch with a crooked nose and a wart, wearing the ...
...top and purple skirt to match her orange bow in her ginger hair, I can not give any points for dress sense! (Sorry, I was trying to be funny!) She is carrying a cauldron in one hand and her wand in the other. Riding the broom with her is a ginger stripey cat. The author is Julia Donaldson and the illustrater is Axel Schleffer. The book is from a series called 'BIG BOOKS' (for obvious reasons) They are new publications (2003) of Ted Smart. There ...

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...as can be, is there room on the broom for a dog like me?'. The dog joins the witch and the cat. The story continues with the witch losing various items (a very careless witch!) and having to land to search for them. Each item that is lost is found by an animal who then joins the witch on the broom. As well as the cat and dog, there is also a bird and frog. Eventually the broom snaps in two and all the animals fall to the ground. The witch remains ...
...a cloud, she is then confronted by a fire breathing dragon who fancies 'witch and chips' for his tea. Just as the dragon is about to enjoy his 'feast' , a horrible 'beast' (the four animals covered in mud) rises from a ditch. The 'beast' shouts 'Buzz off, that's my witch', the dragon leaves the witch and goes away. The witch is very grateful and casts a spell, creating a luxury broom with fitted seats for herself and all the animals. My conclusion ...

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...to change. I bought Room On The Broom from the Early Learning Centre and it cost me the princely sum of £5.99 in paperback. The book itself is written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the same people who did The Gruffalo (another favourite of my daughter and myself), The Smartest Giant In Town and Monkey Puzzle. The front cover shows a witch and her cat on a broomstick flying through a starlit sky over a stream. The stars and ...
...all ages. I find Room On The Broom a pleasure to read, and after reading it at least twice a day for 4 days I’m only getting into it more. Mia can’t read it for herself yet, but by looking at the pictures she makes a damn good effort of “reading” the story back to me. I think that if a child can tell a story from the pictures alone, that’s got to tell you something about a book. Published by Macmillan Children’s Books ISBN 0-333-90338-2 Paperback ...

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'Room on the Broom' by Julia Donaldson The witch had a cat and a very tall hat, And long ginger hair which she wore in a plait. How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind. This book was given to my daughter for a birthday present and at first was not a favourite. In fact, because of the witch she wouldn't entertain it at first but after reading it, my daughter realised that it ...
...book, easy to follow text in simple rhyming verses and the story is actually about friends, nothing 'witchty' at all. ***Cover*** The book I'm reviewing is a hard back. The front cover shows a picture of a witch with a very long nose on a broomstick with her ginger cat sat in front. The witch is holding her cauldron in one hand and her wand in the other hand. It is quite a simple illustration, just the witch against a blue starry night scene, ...

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...give you inspiration! Room on the broom is written by Julia Donaldson the creator of the Gruffalo. The book is written in rhyming form making it fun to read in my view! The story. ************* The Witch has a cat and a very tall hat. Together they enjoy riding on the broomstick. When a puff of wind blows the witch's hat of she commands her broom to land to look for the hat. The hat is found by a dog that then asks for a ride on the broomstick. ...
...for everyone! Now there is room for all. The book is beautifully illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The Witch is not scary but very friendly. The dragon isn't too scary either! Each page has several illustrations with the text surrounding them. My 5-year-old son loves this story. The repletion is really good to help with early reading and the illustrations help give clues as to what is coming next. This is a fairly short story so is great for bedtime. ...

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Room on the broom was writen by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. ###Julia Donaldson### Julia Donaldson grew up in a victorian London house with her parents, grandmother, aunt, uncle and younger sister. She studied drama and french at Bristol university where she met her husband. Before Julia and her husband had children they used to go busking together which led to a career in singing and songwriting for children's tv. One of ...
...a book in 1993 which is also illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Since then she has had 20 plays and other books published. As well as writing she performs at book festivals and in theatres and runs storytelling workshops. ###The book### On the front cover 'room on the broom' is writen in silver. Ther is a picture of the witch and her cat on a broom. The witch is wearing a black hat, a bow in her plait, red top, purple skirt, black shoes and cloak and ...

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...on the broomstick "Is there room on the broom for a dog like me?". They climb almost vertically into the sky and the witch's bow blows off. "Down" (children are shouting this by this stage into the story) cries the witch, and the bow is found by a green bird who asks "Is there room on the broom for a bird like me?". Of course there is, and off they fly again, the witch, the cat, the dog and the bird. It is raining and they are a pretty miserable ...
...wants to know "Is there room on the broom for a frog like me?" (get the picture-it's so easy for children to get into this!). There IS room for the frog, and they fly off again By this stage they look fairly smug then THE BROOM SNAPS IN TWO! The animals all fall off and the witch is left flying on her own. Oh no, the witch hears a roar and is chased through the sky by a huge fire blowing dragon who wants "witch without chips". Is our witch done ...

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Room on the Broom - Julia Donaldson Julia Donaldson is famous for her wonderful stories for children. Her books are usually written in rhyme and illustrated by Axel Scheffler and Room on the Broom is no exception. Julia Donaldson is best known as the author of her award winning book "The Gruffalo" and the follow up story called "The Gruffalo's Child". However all of her stories are of the same standard and are just as entertaining. In fact, this ...
...Room on the Broom is a must for any fan of Julia Donaldson, in fact, every child should experience this book. It's fantastic! My book is paperback and has the price of £5.99 on the back but the book can be found on Amazon from £3.54 new ...

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Room on the Broom was bought as a gift for my daughter along with several other paperback books, and we set them aside not recognising any of the titles apart from Donaldson's classic, The Gruffalo. After a few weeks we instigated an evening routine of bath followed by a feed accompanied by a story, and quickly fell in love with this book. Here's why: The illustrations are beautful - bright and appealing, and each time you look at the page I can ...
...night the dragon flying away into the distance as the witch set about making her spell. The rhyme is superb. After a few reads I feel I know it 'off by heart' but that doesn't mean that it has become dull. The opposite is true! For some reason it is very pleasing to be able to join in and complete the sentences without looking! The message behind the story is lovely - a tale of friendship and cooperation, and ultimately of good conquering evil. ...

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...written by Julia Donaldson. Room on the broom begins with the witch flying through the wind on her broom with her cat. As the story goes on the witch loses parts of her possesions, her hat, bow & wand. Everytime the witch loses one of her possesions she commands the broomstick down so she can retrieve the lost item and and each time makes a new animal friend and lets them on her broomstick. Finally the weight of 4 animals and the witch is too much ...
...witches new animal friends fall into a bog and the witch is almost eaten by a dragon until her new friends save her by working together and pretending to be a monster rising out of the bog. Once they have got rid of the dragon the witch gets out her couldron and tells her friends to all throw something in and she does a spell to make a new broom with a special place for each of them. Me and the twins love this book, though i'm not sure who gets ...

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I love this book as it is easy to read outloud and is suitable for my 3yr old grand daughter and my 7yr old listens too. It encourages imaginative play(everbuilt a broomstick?), fun and time together. It is big enough to share the pictures, and can be memorised. The reader will return time and time again if it is easy to read and can hold children's attention, this can and does.Worth buying! ...

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Room on a Broom - Julia Donaldson Room on a Broom is another classic from Julia Donaldson, the author of 'The Gruffalo'. It is illustrated by Axel Sheffler with bright colourful illustrations that keep the pages turning. It is 24 pages long and is published by Macmillan for £5.99 This books just trips of the tongue with its gentle rhyming text. The friendly witch travels along on her broom and periodically loses items of clothing etc. They are found ...
...a ride on her broom. She graciously accepts them on her broom until disaster happens… Thankfully the animals she has made friends with on her journey have a cunning plan... As usual this is a very clever story that promotes strong values. It's a great story to read to children from three to about 7. My 3 year old would have this every night if given a choice. I like the fact that it is a friendly witch although on first glance I assumed that she ...

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