Room on the Broom written by Julia Donaldson and illustrations by Axel Scheffler is a very fun book. This book is about a witch and her cat who happily fly's over the rivers, forest and mountains while riding on her broomstick. Well one day a strong wind blows it away from her along with her hat, bow and wand. The witches items are retrieved by several animals within the forest such as; a dog, a bird and a frog. All three of the animals inquire about a ride from the witch on her broom and when they all get on it breaks.


The illustrations in this book are impeccable with its eye catching bright colors. The characters in the book appear to be very cartoonish with distinct features. Certain drawings in the book have very detailed lines. The illustrations are clever and charming and the simple repetitive rhymes are perfect for young listeners.
 
I think this book would be a joy to read to your students as well as your own child, especially reading it aloud. This book highlights friendship, cooperation, politeness and generosity between the animals.


I would ask the students these following questions. 1. How would you have ended the story? Do you think that the dragon makes the book scary or more interesting? What other animals would you have liked to see added in the story?


Classroom activities:
1. Create a word search with different items and characters from the book and have the students to find the words.
2. Have the students to make the characters out of socks and put on a puppet show.




Puffin; Reprint edition (August 25, 2003)