"Room on the Broom" is a popular children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Published in 2001, the book has gained widespread acclaim for its engaging story and charming illustrations.
The story follows a kind and generous witch who, while flying on her broomstick, keeps losing items like her hat, bow, and wand due to the wind. Each time she loses something, a helpful animal finds it and returns it to her. In gratitude, the witch invites the animals—a dog, a bird, a frog, and a cat—to join her on the broom.
As the witch's broom becomes more and more crowded with her new animal friends, it eventually breaks under the weight. Just when things seem dire, a fearsome dragon appears, ready to eat the witch. The animals, however, work together to scare the dragon away.
In the end, the grateful witch creates a new, larger broomstick with room for all her friends. The story teaches valuable lessons about kindness, sharing, and the importance of teamwork. The rhyming text and repetitive structure make it an engaging read-aloud for young children, and the colorful illustrations bring the characters and their adventures to life.