6 Room on the Broom Read-Alikes

The Gruffalo, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
A witty mouse goes on a walk through the deep dark forest, where he stumbles upon several hungry characters that want to eat him up. He may not be strong or fast, but he’s got the smarts and imagination to ward them all off. He conjures up the image of a terrible gruffalo to scare off his would-be feasters. Featuring rhythmic pages that beg to read out loud, The Gruffalo is another Donaldson classic.

We’re Off to Find the Witch’s House, by Mr. Kreib and R.W. Alley
A great read-a-loud for Halloween, We’re Off to Find the Witch’s House introduces kids to a silly and only slightly spooky lineup of characters. Featuring a predictable pattern and playful prose, this book will become an instant holiday favorite.

Charlie Cook’s Favorite Book, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Donaldson once again charms readers with her silly patterns and rollicking rhymes. This book follows Charlie Cook and his favorite book about a pirate, who also has a favorite book about Goldilocks who also has a favorite book… and so it goes on and on.

Where’s My Mummy, by Carolyn Crimi and John Manders
Baby Mummy wants to play one last game of hide-and-shriek before bed. But all sorts of frightfully fun creatures and characters emerge with their flippy-floppy wings at night. Who will comfort Baby Mummy when a scratchy-scratchy someone gives him a startle and a scare? Full of playfully winsome wording, this Halloween book is sweet with just the right amount of spook.

Pumpkin Soup, by Helen Cooper
The Cat slices up the pumpkin, the Squirrel stirs in the water, and the Duck tips in just enough salt. Every day this animal trio makes the same big batch of pumpkin soup. But one day, Duck decides he wants to try stirring instead, thus kicking off a quarrel and a subsequent adventure. With beautiful autumn-inspired imagery, lively text, and an actual recipe for yummy pumpkin soup, this book is equal parts delightful and delicious.

Little Goblins Ten, by Pamela Jane and Jane Manning
“Over in the forest, where the trees hide the sun lives a big mommy monster and her little monster one.” This sweet book plays with nursery rhyme parameters and introduces readers to ten silly, fun, and spooky monster families.