![]() ![]() Born in Hamburg, Axel now lives with his family in London. Just as she is about to be eaten by a fearsome dragon, the witch is saved by the gang of animals, all working together. He also illustrates the popular Pip and Posy series. Room on the Broom is about a kind witch who invites some unexpected animals to join her on her broom, much to the frustration of her cat. In addition to his picture books, Axel is the illustrator of wonderful novelty and gift books for Macmillan, such as the bestselling The Bedtime Bear, The Christmas Bear and Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes. Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognisable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between Sussex and Edinburgh. Join the witch and her animal friends for a broomstick adventure in Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Julia also writes fiction as well as poems, plays and songs and her brilliant live children's shows are always in demand. ![]() Her books include Room on the Broom, What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next and the modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold over 13.5 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over seventy languages. ![]() Julia Donaldson is the outrageously talented, prize-winning author of the world's best-loved picture books, and was the 2011-2013 UK Children's Laureate. It features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have for even the smallest Donaldson and Scheffler fans!Īlso available in board book format and with striking redesigned covers are: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze. This handy board book format is perfect for younger readers. 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.SNAP! It breaks in two! And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch's animal pals better think fast!Ī very funny story of quick wits and friendship, The Room on the Broom is another smash hit from the unparalleled picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. When the witch loses her hat, bow, and wand, a dog, a bird, and a frog help her out. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. Room on the Broom is a fun little story about a witch and her cat flying through the air. The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind. ![]()
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