Description
About the story
A witch and her cat fly happily over the countryside on their broomstick. But when the wind blows away her hat, her bow and her wand, a dog, a bird and a frog each find them – and each asks for a ride. The broom gets very crowded… and then it snaps! Can her new friends save the witch from a hungry dragon? Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s rhyming favourite is all about kindness, friendship and teamwork.
What’s inside
- Room on the Broom – choose the sturdy Board Book, the classic Picture Book or the interactive Push, Pull & Slide Book (optional on Classic and Wooden Characters).
- Little: Witch Soft Toy (Aurora) – soft, cuddly and the star of the story.
- Classic: Witch Soft Toy (Aurora) plus Cat, Dog, Bird, Frog & Dragon Finger Puppets (The Puppet Company) – every character in the story.
- Wooden Characters: Hand-painted wooden Witch, Cat, Dog, Bird, Frog & Dragon (Lanka Kade) – perfect for small-world play and story retelling. Limited stock.
Ways to play
- Read the story, then act it out – who will climb on the broom next?
- Join in with the repeated lines: “Is there room on the broom…?”
- Hunt for the lost hat, bow and wand around the room.
- Mix up your own magic spell in a pot – what would you add?
Learning through play (Aistear)
- Communicating – rhyme, repetition, retelling and new vocabulary.
- Exploring & Thinking – sequencing the story, counting the passengers and predicting what happens next.
- Well-being – fine motor skills with puppets and figures; kindness and helping others.
- Identity & Belonging – friendship, sharing and taking turns in role-play.
Good to know
- Best for ages 2–6. Supervise children under 3.
- Bag: Fairtrade organic cotton – spot clean or cool gentle wash. Soft toys and puppets: surface wash only. Wooden characters: wipe clean.
- The StorySack bag is not a toy. Please supervise play and keep the drawstring bag away from babies and young children.
