“Room on the Broom” Book & DVD {Review}

Disclosure:  I received this book and DVD to review in exchange for sharing my honest opinion.

A few years ago I discovered a DVD entitled “The Gruffalo” that was based on a popular children’s book (same name) by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler and now the ilustrator/author team has done it again.  “Room on the Broom” is the newest release by NCircle Entertainment based on the #1 best-selling children’s picture book in America called “Room on the Broom.”  I had never heard of the book before but now I can pretty much recite it as I have read it that many times for my kids!

 

The story:

In Room on the Broom, the witch and her cat couldn’t be happier, flying through the sky on their broomstick—until the witch drops her hat, then her bow, then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals—a dog, a parrot and a frog—find the missing items and all they want in return is a ride on the broomstick. But is there room on the broom for so many new friends? The kindly witch thinks there is—much to the frustration of her cat.  But when disaster strikes, and the witch is about to be eaten by a fearsome dragon, she is saved by the gang of animals, all working together.  The witch’s cat learns the importance of friends and family, and the witch rewards her new friends with a magnificent broom that is big enough for everyone!

Beautiful CGI animation brings the book’s drawings to life under the direction of Max Lang.  Gillian Anderson (The X Files) provides the voice of the witch; while Timothy Spall of Harry Potter fame, lends his voice to the dragon. Simon Pegg (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) narrates the story which also features the recognizable voices of Martin Clunes, Rob Brydon and David Walliams portraying the helpful animals that comprise the witch’s family.  Room on the Broom is produced by Magic Light Pictures (the team behind award-winning animations The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child).

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My kids love this story, like I said I can recite the whole book by heart.  It is a silly story easy enough for kids to understand and enjoy.  The pictures are amazing and so colorful and detailed!  When I showed them the DVD after we read it the first time they thought that was so cool!  To see a book brought to life in a movie for kids is pretty cool and with this one being only 60 minutes its not overwhelming for young kids.  The story makes me laugh every time too and I have yet to get sick of the book.  This is a picture book too we will be cherishing for a long time and a DVD I won’t mind my kids watching.  I love how the story includes friendship, working together, not leaving a friend behind and making new friends.  I think it is a perfect story for starting school too as its always good to reiterate to kids about making friends and not treating anyone bad or not-including someone.

You can complete your Family Movie Night by checking out the fun-filled activities available for FREE for download at NCircle Entertainment’s activity site,  EntertainmentThatEducates.com, including a coloring page featuring all of the endearing characters from the film; the “find the…” challenge that incorporates counting skills; templates for creating your own Room on the Broom finger puppets; and the elements for creating your very own magical wand! There’s also a word search puzzle and a dizzying maze to navigate.

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BUY IT:  Look for “Room on the Broom” DVD and “Room on the Broom” Book at a store near you or check them out at NCircle Entertainment.  

WIN IT:  (1) US winner will receive both the Room on the Broom DVD and Book!

 

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