Room on the Broom

Synopsis

How the cat purred and how the witch grinned,
As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind.

The witch and her animal friends are enjoying the ride. But the broomstick is at breaking point . . . and there’s a hungry dragon on the prowl!

Bring this classic story to life as you listen to this reading by Josie Lawrence, then sing along with The Room on the Broom Song.

Biographies

Julia Donaldson has written many of the world’s most-loved picture books. The 2011-2013 UK Children’s Laureate, Julia also writes fiction, songs and plays, and her live children’s shows are always in demand. Julia and her husband split their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.

Axel Scheffler is an award-winning star illustrator whose instantly recognisable, warm and witty illustrations have become firm favourites of millions of children. Born in Hamburg, Axel lives with his partner and daughter in London.

Read along with . . . 

Josie Lawrence knew she wanted to be an actor when she was five years old. She is well known for her work in theatre, comedy and television, and starred in popular TV programme Whose Line Is It Anyway? for 10 years. 

Lyrics:

I am a cat, as lean as can be.
Is there room on the broom for a cat like me?
Yes, yes, yes!

I am a dog, as keen as can be.
Is there room on the broom for a dog like me?
Yes, yes, yes!

I am a bird, as green as can be. 
Is there room on the broom for a bird like me?
Yes, yes, yes!

I am a frog, as clean as can be. 
Is there room on the broom for a frog like me?
Yes, yes . . .
No!

I am a dragon, as mean as can be. 
Is there room on the broom for a dragon like me?
NO, NO, NO!
OFF YOU GO!
Ho ho ho ho ho ho HO!