By Jennifer Maruno & Scot Ritchie
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.
Praise for Broom for Two
Publishers 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
