Broom for Two
Published on 10. October 2024
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-77278-320-9 (ISBN)
Description
Friendship and empathy charm as a little witch learns to fly on a not-so-perfect broom.
While practicing for her flying test, Little Witch sometimes forgets her broom in places she shouldn't. By the time she finds her broom in the woods by Ramshackle Rat's house, the broom has been chewed and bent. When Little Witch tries to fly home, the broom is sinking, spinning, and bumping along. Unable to fix her broom, Little Witch must find a way to pass her test despite her setbacks. With help from an unlikely friend, Little Witch may find a way to soar again.
Illustrations showcase a whimsical duo, while utilizing a rich seasonal color palette, bringing this magical world to life as a little witch zooms across the sky.
In Broom for Two, celebrated author of While You Sleep, Jennifer Maruno, enchants readers with her expressive and rhythmic text. Award-winning illustrator Scot Ritchie brings humor, charm, and a touch of magic to little witch's adventure.
While practicing for her flying test, Little Witch sometimes forgets her broom in places she shouldn't. By the time she finds her broom in the woods by Ramshackle Rat's house, the broom has been chewed and bent. When Little Witch tries to fly home, the broom is sinking, spinning, and bumping along. Unable to fix her broom, Little Witch must find a way to pass her test despite her setbacks. With help from an unlikely friend, Little Witch may find a way to soar again.
Illustrations showcase a whimsical duo, while utilizing a rich seasonal color palette, bringing this magical world to life as a little witch zooms across the sky.
In Broom for Two, celebrated author of While You Sleep, Jennifer Maruno, enchants readers with her expressive and rhythmic text. Award-winning illustrator Scot Ritchie brings humor, charm, and a touch of magic to little witch's adventure.
Reviews / Votes
Praise for Broom for TwoPublishers Weekly "2024 Halloween Reads for Kids and Teens" Selection
CBC Books "13 Canadian children's and YA books to read this Halloween 2024" Selection
?"In this companionable story....Ritchie's action-forward renderings echo the book's themes with casually drawn lines that twist and curl, and colors that fluidly move across the page, enhancing the story's quite literally uplifting aspects."-Publishers Weekly
"A charming story that highlights the power of friendship and collaboration....this book will delight kids who crave witchy stories all year-round."-Booklist
"This is a sweet, witchy narrative, alongside messages about friendship, resilience, and following one's own unique path."-School Library Journal
"A little witch discovers that some feats are only possible with the help of a friend in this whimsical picture book."-Foreword Reviews
"The writing is engaging, with a tone and cadence that'll have readers eagerly following Little Witch and her new friend....an ideal read for Halloween, celebrating unexpected friendship and fun for the spooky season."-Charlize Guerra, The Horn Book
"This book would be a fun choice for a lighthearted Halloween storytime....[with] cute and cartoonish illustrations [that are] especially charming and fitting to the story."-CLDC-Children's Literature
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Interest Age: From 3 to 7 years
Product notice
Reinforced binding
Vinyl-covered
With dust jacket
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 244 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
508 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-77278-320-9 (9781772783209)
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Persons
Jennifer Maruno is the author of seven novels for middle grade and young adult readers as well as the picture books While You Sleep and Moose's Roof. Her novels have been nominated for the Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Award, the Hamilton Arts and Culture Award, the Rocky Mountain Book Award, and more. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Waterloo University and Master of Education from Brock University. Formerly the Vice-President of the Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers, among other literary roles, Jennifer currently enjoys writing and mentoring other writers full time. Jennifer lives in Burlington, Ontario.
Scot Ritchie is an award-winning illustrator and author with more than 60 books to his credit, including most recently Zander Stays. His books have been translated into French, Korean, Indonesian, Polish, Finnish, Arabic, and Dutch. Scot has worked with the National Film Board of Canada and has had his illustrations exhibited at the National Gallery of Canada. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Scot Ritchie is an award-winning illustrator and author with more than 60 books to his credit, including most recently Zander Stays. His books have been translated into French, Korean, Indonesian, Polish, Finnish, Arabic, and Dutch. Scot has worked with the National Film Board of Canada and has had his illustrations exhibited at the National Gallery of Canada. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.