By Julia Donaldson

Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Reviewed by Lottie Sky 🐰

📖 What’s the story about?

A friendly witch and her cat are flying through the sky when they meet a dog, a bird and a frog who want to join them.

But there’s only one problem… is there enough room on the broom?

When the broomstick snaps and a dragon appears, the animals must work together to help the witch!

💭 What do I think?

I really liked Room on the Broom! It’s a kind, magical and adventurous story.

My favourite character is the dragon, and my favourite part is when all the animals work together to scare him away. It shows that friends can do amazing things when they help each other!

I absolutely loved the colourful illustrations and the fun rhyming words. One part I didn’t like was when the broomstick snapped because I felt sorry for the witch!

🌟 What can we learn?

• Friendship: Helping others makes friendships stronger.
• Kindness: Everyone deserves kindness.
• Sharing: It’s good to include others.
• Teamwork: Working together makes us stronger.

🛍️ Why should you read it?

If you love magical adventures, funny characters and colourful illustrations, this book is a lovely choice! The rhymes make it especially fun to read aloud.

🔎 The Scout Verdict

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars

I would recommend this book to young children who enjoy magical stories and adventures.

My three words: Kind, magical and adventurous.

Recommended age: 4–7 years.

Friends are always better when they stick together! 💛

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A Guide for Parents

Is Room on the Broom suitable for children?

Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, Room on the Broom is a rhyming picture book about a friendly witch and the animals she meets on her journey.

It is particularly suitable for children aged 4–7, with colourful illustrations, simple storytelling and memorable rhymes. There is a little suspense involving a dragon, but the story has a happy ending.

What can children learn?

1. Friendship: Helping others is an important part of being a good friend.

2. Teamwork: Working together can help us overcome challenges.

3. Kindness and sharing: Including others can make everyone feel welcome.

4. Reading skills: Rhymes and repeated phrases make reading aloud enjoyable and help children explore language.

How can parents get more out of the story?

Try asking your child:

• Why did the animals help the witch?
• What makes someone a good friend?
• How did the animals work together?
• What was your favourite part?

Our final verdict

Room on the Broom is a charming book for younger readers, combining magical adventures with lovely messages about friendship, kindness and teamwork.

Our recommendation: A lovely choice for children aged 2–6, especially those who enjoy animals, magic and stories that are fun to read together.