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Anonymous
Posted December 6, 2011
Room in our library
-daughter can't get enough of it.-great bedtime story
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Anonymous
Posted December 6, 2011
We LOVE this book!!
We purchased this book through a Scholastic book order a couple of years ago, and love it so much, that we have given the book to several others as gifts. The illustrations are adorable, and the rhyming of the story is perfect. I do the voices for my kids, and they think it's a hoot. I even read this to both their classes at the school Halloween parties last year, and it was a big hit. I have a lot of favorite children's books, but this is at the top of my list...
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Anonymous
Posted October 29, 2011
strongly and highly recommended for five year olds
Wonderful imagery, clever repetitions cloaked in new, but familiar situations. Rhymes flow effortlessly. The book builds to an exciting climax, replete with humorous overtones.
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My granddaughter loves it, asks for it repeatedly, and has memorized much of it. Although it is about a witch, it is not a Halloween book. The story is timeless.
Other pluses. "Room on the Broom" subtly demonstrates good behavior. In addition, I relate positively with the value system which undergirds the story. -
Mommy2Ashlinn
Posted October 24, 2011
Such a sweet story emphasizing the importance of friendship and sharing
My 2-year-old daughter and I read this story all of the time. Grandma sent it us and we're so grateful! What a darling story illustrating the importance of acceptance, friendship, and sharing. I've created fun voices for each of the characters which my daughter just eats up. This story is a keeper that we'll read all year round, for several years to come.
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Anonymous
Posted October 22, 2011
Highly Recommended
As Halloween approaches, my first graders choose every single Halloween book from the bookshelf in our classroom. It's not even Halloween yet, and we have read all of our Halloween books! I decided I needed to go find some more! I chose this book and they responded so well to it! They kept saying "I'm so into this book!" It was pretty funny. This is a book that they want to read over and over again too. We love it!
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dkane
Posted November 5, 2010
Great rhyming FUN and fantastic illustrations!!!
My children ages 3, 3 and 6 all LOVE this book! They ask me to read it over and over. I just bought it for a friend for a birthday gift and have recommended it to several people! The rhyming and repetitive lines are great for beginning readers and fun for little ones to "read" along with too! I love that this book is not about Halloween at all so it is a great read all year long! I definitely plan to add more of Donaldson's book to our home library.
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blakeandlily
Posted September 30, 2010
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wonderful read aloud!
We also saw the play at the children's theatre and it was awesome! My kids age 6 and 4 loved the play and now love hearing the story over and over again.
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Italophilia
Posted February 1, 2010
Great kids' books author
We love Julia Donaldson. Our book has been read many times by my older son, and now my younger son.
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alliebee
Posted December 12, 2009
Children love it!
Great book! My girls shared it with their classroom and all the children enjoyed it immensely.
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Anonymous
Posted November 17, 2009
we loved it!
My three kids loved the book!
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Very Cute!
This was an awesome read. Not just a halloween book, but a cute and funny book to reread over and over again...
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Goethefan
Posted November 11, 2009
Cute for kids!
The dragon may scare those under 5 but all in all a cute story.
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Anonymous
Posted October 22, 2009
Excellent story that shows the value of helping others
Wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated. It's rhyme flows easily as the story goes along. Great book to read aloud. Perfect message for young and old...value of cooperation and gratitude for the help of others.
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Anonymous
Posted September 17, 2009
Our Favorite Halloween Book!!
This book is funny and has great illustrations! I have read this to my kids for at least the last 6 yrs and now my 3 year old loves it as well. Very cute and funny!
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A story to tickle every child's fantasy
I was lent this book by an acquaintance and, having already read the Gruffalo and enjoyed that, I was looking forward to reading this one as well. I was not disappointed. In fact, the story appealed to me even more, if that's possible, than the Gruffalo. I liked the idea of a friendly witch who meets new friends on her journey to recover her hat, bow and wand and how, by working together, these friends overcome a greedy, red dragon. Personally, I think there is far too much emphasis in today's society on competition and having to be 'better' than others in order to be 'successful', and so any story that teaches children the value of cooperation is welcome. The story, whilst simple, has suspense and is wonderfully imaginative: the so-called 'monster', for example, is just a marvellous creation and brilliantly illustrated. And what child - or adult for that matter - can resist a bit of magic? It all results in a superb ending that had me smiling from ear to ear. As with the Gruffalo, the rhyming, repetitive verse makes the story very 'child friendly' and the wonderful rhythm captivates you from the word go and 'whooshes' you through the story (being a poet, myself, that is something I really do appreciate). As a child I would have loved to read this book and as an adult I loved reading it, because I've never grown out of that love of fantasy that makes a child's eyes shine (it's what inspires me today to write my own children's stories). I think this story is one that will tickle every child's fantasy. Highly recommended.
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Anonymous
Posted June 1, 2009
One of the best children's books out there.
One of my son's favorite books.
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Anonymous
Posted April 17, 2009
Amazing poetic story
This is one of my favorite rhyming stories. It is so clever and fun. The illustrations are great!
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Anonymous
Posted November 11, 2005
An every night read that doesn't get old!
My son LOVES this book and so do I. It's a great book for parents and children. After reading this book repeatedly I have all the voices down pat and the rhyming makes it fun for us both. Beautiful illustrations and clever story/text! It's my favorite children's book and we have a huge collection!
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Anonymous
Posted December 2, 2004
Clever, clever!
It takes a few readings of this book to fully realize its brilliance. There are many layers to the rhymes, wonderful alliteration, a fabulous tag line, and lots of different voices to have fun with. Such a great read-aloud book. Fundamentally, it is a story about being kind to others, and how that kindness is returned. Basically, an extremely clever and fun presentation of a simple moral code.
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Anonymous
Posted September 6, 2004
Awesome - A must read for children
Our two small children love this book. My 4 year old makes us read this book to him every night before going to bed. We have bought all of Julia Donaldson's books. We hope to hand down these books to our children's children. We also give them out as birthday presents.
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