Room on the Broom

Written by Julia Donaldson · Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Part of the Room on the Broom series

A witch, dragon, and monster discover friendship in a Halloween tale.

5.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 26,588 ratings

28 pages· 834 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· AD600L

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Bookroo's summary

Join a friendly witch, a hungry dragon, and a muddy monster on a Halloween adventure where they learn the true meaning of friendship. In this rhyming tale, surprises await as the trio navigates spooky challenges, leading to an unexpected and delightful ending. Perfect for young listeners, this story offers a gentle introduction to Halloween with its sweet and slightly spooky charm. Will these unlikely friends find a way to stick together despite their differences? Discover the magic of friendship in this enchanting read-aloud journey.

"The witch had a cat and a hat that was black and long ginger hair in a braid down her back."

— from the book

From the publisher

The New York Times bestselling Halloween picture book is now a board book!

This rollicking, rhyming tale from master storyteller Julia Donaldson is the perfect Halloween read-aloud for the youngest listeners. A friendly witch, hungry dragon, and muddy monster learn about friendship, and readers will delight in the surprising (and not too scary) ending.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 28
Words: 834
Reading age: 0–3
Audience: Board
Lexile: AD600L

Themes & topics

Books about Halloween Books about holidays Books about witches Books about friendship Books about dragons

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.1

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5.3

“I love this rhyming story about this sweet witch and the friends she makes. I think the illustrations are fun and like that it shows little snapshots of the story as it goes along. This book is especially great for Halloween, but I think it's one that could be read throughout the year. :)”

B is for Bookworm

Trusted reviewer

5.5

“This might seem like a Halloween book but its message is a good one year round. The rhyming text is consistent and clever and the colorful and humorous illustrations are sure to delight. The generous witch earns some loyalty from her new-found friends who return the favor in an unexpected way leading to a clever turn of events at the end. It is long for young listeners, but worth the time if they have the attention span for a longer read.”

Grammy

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