Room on the Broom
By Julia Donaldson
The Story
A kind witch and her cat soar on a broom, picking up grateful animal friends—until a fierce dragon threatens them, and the new friends must work together to save the witch.
Why It's Special
If your child loves enchanted adventures, whimsical rhymes, and friendship tales, Room on the Broom is a delightful must-read.
- Big idea: Join the witch and her cat as they soar through the sky, making new friends who help recover her lost hat, bow, and wand.
- Vibes: A charming, humorous story filled with quick wit, cooperation, and a dash of excitement.
Perfect for sharing laughs and gasps as the witch’s broom fills with new animal friends and they face a thrilling dragon encounter.
Perfect For Kids Who...
- enjoy funny animal stories
- like to act out magical adventures
- are working on being a good friend or helper
- love rhyming and finishing the last word in a sentence
Ask Your Little Reader
Encourage your child to think and talk about the story with these questions.
- Story & problem-solving: How did the witch's new friends help save her from the dragon?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the witch felt when she lost her hat, bow, and wand?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever lost something important and had someone help you find it?
- Imagination: If you could join the witch on her broom, where would you fly to? Invite them to draw their favorite scene from the broomstick adventure.