Room on the Broom
By Julia Donaldson
The Story
A witch and her cat fly happily on a broomstick until the wind blows away her hat, bow, and wand — and the animals who return them all want a ride, leaving no room to spare when a hungry dragon attacks.
Why It's Special
For the kid who wants a bigger table at every gathering, this is a story about making space for one more, and then another, and then another.
- Big idea: Friendship multiplies rather than divides — the more helpers you welcome, the safer everyone becomes.
- Vibes: Breezy, rhythmic, and gently spooky, with a rollicking rescue at the end.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love rhyming verse with a repeating refrain
- enjoy Halloween-ish stories that aren't too scary
- are working on sharing and including others
- like to count and spot new characters on each page
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story recall: What three things did the witch lose while flying through the sky?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the witch felt every time something blew away?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever helped someone find something they lost?
- Imagination: If you found the witch's hat, bow, or wand, which one would you want to keep?
- Predicting: Do you think there was really room on the broom for everyone? Why or why not?
