あらすじ
Join the witch and all her animal friends with this magical interactive story sound book version of the bestselling family classic, Room on the Broom. Listen to the witch cackle and the cat purr. Hear the tap of the witch's wand and the whoosh of her broomstick in this magical, interactive story sound book with twelve sound buttons to push. The ideal gift for all fans of Room on the Broom, this delightful sound book is also the perfect introduction to this family favourite.The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, hair bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. It's a classic case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn't used to such a heavy load and it's not long before... SNAP! It breaks in two! And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch's animal pals will need to think fast.A brilliantly funny story of quick wits and friendship, Room on the Broom is another smash hit from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.
作品考察・見どころ
ジュリア・ドナルドソンが紡ぐ心地よい韻文のリズムと、アクセル・シェフレラーの愛嬌溢れる絵が融合した本作は、単なる児童書を超えた共生の叙事詩です。魔女の寛容さが招く予期せぬ友情の輪は、独占ではなく共有こそが困難を乗り越える鍵であることを、鮮やかな色彩と共に説いています。 このサウンドブック版は、聴覚を刺激することで物語への没入感を高め、テキストが持つ音楽性を最大限に引き出しています。一見すると危うい定員オーバーの箒が、絶体絶命の窮地で最強の絆へと昇華するカタルシス。それは、優しさが持つ真の強さを、子供たちの心に深く、そして楽しく刻み込む文学的魔法に他なりません。