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Room on the Broom Paperback – Illustrated, 20 Sept. 2002
- Print length32 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions25 x 0.4 x 28 cm
- PublisherMacmillan Children's Books
- Publication date20 Sept. 2002
- ISBN-100333903382
- ISBN-13978-0333903384
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About the Author
Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. Axel is the illustrator of wonderful novelty, gift and poetry books for Macmillan, such as Fish Who Dream of Trees (Two Hoots) and the bestselling The Bedtime Bear, The Tickle Book and Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes - and of course, he is the illustrator of some of the world's best-loved picture books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide. Axel’s artwork is exhibited internationally; he has illustrated for many charities and designed the Royal Mail Christmas stamps in 2012. Born in Hamburg, Axel now lives with his family in London.
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- Publisher : Macmillan Children's Books; Illustrated edition (20 Sept. 2002)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 32 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0333903382
- ISBN-13 : 978-0333903384
- Reading age : 2 - 4 years, from customers
- Dimensions : 25 x 0.4 x 28 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 328,249 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 604 in Children's Monster Fiction
- 783 in Paranormal Fantasy for Children
- 1,335 in Stories in Verse for Children (Books)
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About the author
Julia Donaldson has written some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, which together have sold over 25 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over one hundred languages. Further books illustrated by Axel include Room on the Broom, Stick Man, Zog and The Smeds and the Smoos – all of which have been made into much-loved animated films by Magic Light Pictures. Her other books include The Hospital Dog illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, The Christmas Pine illustrated by Victoria Sandøy and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures illustrated by Lydia Monks. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle series illustrated by Lydia Monks which has been made into a successful CBBC series, as well as poems, plays and songs – and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. She was the UK Children’s Laureate 2011–13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.
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As a psychologist and writer, I appreciate the psychological and literary elements within this story. The theme of inclusion and the value of forming friendships with those who are different from us is a valuable lesson for young readers. The repetition and rhyming text in the book also make it engaging and enjoyable to read aloud, which can be beneficial for young children's language development.
The illustrations by Axel Scheffler are beautifully done and complement the text perfectly, adding to the overall appeal of the book. The story's humor and sense of adventure make it a captivating read for children and parents alike.
"Room on the Broom" is a well-crafted and heartwarming children's book that combines a valuable message of inclusion with engaging storytelling and delightful artwork. It is a wonderful addition to any child's library and provides an opportunity for meaningful discussions about friendship and kindness.