Room on the Broom

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It’s a case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn’t used to such a heavy load and it’s not long before . Room on the Broom" is a delightful children's book that tells the charming and magical story of a kind witch who invites various animals to join her on her broomstick, despite its limited space. Julia Donaldson is author of many of today’s best-loved picture books including The Gruffalo and Stick Man. Axel went on from school to study History of Art at the University of Hamburg – but he didn’t like the course and decided to leave. The Room on the Broom story follows a very kind witch and her cat on their travels as they ride on the broomstick and zoom about the place.

Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. We work separately – he’s in London and I’m in Glasgow – but he sends me letters with lovely funny pictures on the envelopes. It is a wonderful addition to any child's library and provides an opportunity for meaningful discussions about friendship and kindness. Their next book, The Gruffalo, was published in March 1999 and has already become a modern classic, selling more than 2 million copies worldwide and translated into over 20 languages.It's a case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn't used to such a heavy load and it's not long before. Assolutamente da avere, ho iniziato a leggerlo a mia figlia da quando aveva un anno circa e da allora spesso lo rileggiamo ora ne ha 5.

Knowing that he wanted to live in another country and learn a second language, he moved to England to study illustration at the Bath Academy of Art. After graduating with a first class degree, Axel moved to London where he began illustrating for a variety of English and German advertising companies, magazines and newspapers.This new edition features the captivating classic story with a stunning, redesigned cover and beautiful embossed finish.

He has enjoyed particular success in his award-winning picture book collaborations with Julia Donaldson, but is also the best-selling illustrator of novelty books such as The Bedtime Bear. Best known for her collaborations with Axel Scheffler, each of these vivid rhyming stories is a triumph of imagination.Here is a picture of me acting the witch in our stage show “The Gruffalo, the Witch and the Warthog”. More about Julia: “I grew up in a tall Victorian London house with my parents, grandmother, aunt, uncle, younger sister Mary and cat Geoffrey (who was really a prince in disguise. With a simple text, bright colours and touches to explore on every page, the Room on the Broom Touch and Feel Book is perfect for little hands, and is sure to keep preschool children entertained for hours. From soft toys to games, all the way through to personalised lunch boxes, mugs, cushions, and even more. A very funny story of quick wits and friendship, Room on the Broom is another smash hit from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.