Room on the Broom

book by Donaldson

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Room on the Broom is a popular children's book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The story follows a kind witch who travels through the sky on her broomstick with her cat. As she flies, she encounters various animals—a dog, a bird, and a frog—who ask for a ride. The witch kindly accommodates them, and they all fit on the broom. However, when a dragon appears, the broom becomes overloaded. The animals work together to defeat the dragon, and in return, the witch builds them a magnificent new broomstick, large enough for everyone. The book is known for its lyrical rhyming text and engaging illustrations, making it a favorite for young readers.12

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…they have partnered on include Room on the Broom (2001), where a kind witch and her cat make space on the broom for new friends; The Snail and the Whale (2003), in which a tiny snail hitches a ride on a humpback and ends up saving it; Tiddler (2007), about…
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…they have partnered on include Room on the Broom (2001), where a kind witch and her cat make space on the broom for new friends; The Snail and the Whale (2003), in which a tiny snail hitches a ride on a humpback and ends up saving it; Tiddler (2007), about…
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