Did you see the new Room On The Broom video when it came out last month? I have seen it mentioned in various places and for good reason! This lovely film is very calming, very sweet and fun for kids. I recently got the opportunity to watch it with my family and the second it ended, my daughter shot up and said, “Let’s put it on again!”
This film is actually a film short that has already earned numerous awards and accolades, including Britain’s Royal Television Award for “Best Children’s Program” and France’s Annecy Animation Festival’s Crystal Award for “Best TV Production.” It has been named “Best Animated Short” by the Toronto International Film Festival Kid’s Festival; was the “Audience Choice” at the Cleveland International Film Festival; and was the winner of the Curtinhas Competition for children’s programming at the Curtas Vila do Conde Film Festival in Portugal.
“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!”
If you enjoy reading with your child, you can also get Room On The Broom as a book! The pictures are just as warm as the film and it gives you an opportunity to spend a little extra time with your child.
The story is a good lesson for all children in how to be kind to others, work together and make new friends. I’m thrilled to have this story as part of both our film and reading library!
To get everyone excited about this new release, I am giving one lucky winner a Room on the Broom DVD and Room on the Broom Hard-Back Picture Book!
To enter this giveaway, complete any or all of the options listed below. Giveaway ends 9/15. Good luck!
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Fine Print: I was given a book and DVD for review purposes and NCircle Entertainment and Penguin Publishing are giving another set to a reader. All opinions and statements above are my own.
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