After the Fall : : how Humpty Dumpty got Back up Again

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Call Number: E SAN, Kids Book / Picture Books / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Famous Characters / Humpty Dumpty
On Shelf At: Downtown Library

Location & Checkout Length	Call Number	Checkout Length	Item Status
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout	E SAN	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Pittsfield Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Famous Characters / Humpty Dumpty	4-week checkout	Due 05-02-2024
Traverwood Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Famous Characters / Humpty Dumpty	4-week checkout	Due 04-29-2024
Westgate Kids Books 4-week checkout	Kids Book / Picture Books / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Famous Characters / Humpty Dumpty	4-week checkout	Due 05-14-2024

After falling off the wall, Humpty Dumpty is very afraid of climbing up again, but is determined not to let fear stop him from being close to the birds.

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Fear, Anxiety, Trauma submitted by corywill86 on June 18, 2019, 4:23pm My 3yo loved this book. For months after we returned it, he'd ask for it. It's really amazing at telling the story of how something scary happens and even though our bodies are okay, our minds can get stuck. Strong recommendation for any kids who have issues with anxiety and fear.

An Exploration of Trauma For All Ages submitted by Meginator on August 11, 2021, 4:30pm This book gently but directly deals with the impact of trauma, using the familiar story of Humpty Dumpty to examine the difficult process of putting yourself back together even when everything seems okay on the outside. Dan Santat is an absolute master of visual perspective, putting readers directly in Humpty Dumpty’s shoes as he faces the famous wall and frequently varying page layouts to enhance the effect of the text and convey additional nuance. The story works on multiple levels, as a clever re-imagining of a classic rhyme and as an exploration of trauma that shows readers a way forward while acknowledging how utterly impossible that can seem. This is a great choice for readers of all ages.

Love it submitted by TLW1998 on June 25, 2022, 6:45pm I love the message in this book.

Recommend submitted by GSchne on July 23, 2022, 5:20pm The illustrations are nice and the story is very sweet. Excellent way to explore trauma and anxiety with kids.

Charming and Heartfelt Story, with a message submitted by purchasingqueen on June 11, 2023, 11:22am This story has many layers and is poignant on several levels. Based on the traditional children's tale, Humpty Dumpty, this is a story about courage and not giving up. Children will enjoy this seemingly simple tale with a joyful outcome. Then, there are the small details within the story that adults will appreciate (the egg 'sitting' on the edge of the wall's shadow, before he is able to tackle the actual wall, etc.). The illustrations, as always in a Dan Santat book, are beautiful. The two-page spread with the bird wings is thought-provoking and heartwarming at the same time. When Dan Santat spoke at the 2023 A2CAF, he said that this story was also written with his wife in mind. He shared that she struggled for a time, until she got help with her personal issues, and then 'spread her wings' once she did. Knowing that, the story takes on even more meaning. A heartfelt story all will enjoy. I highly recommend adding this to your bookshelf, both for your children and yourself.

Hopeful submitted by Marian on June 25, 2023, 4:02pm Simple, sweet, uplifting. Loved the design and color of the paper plane bird.

Cute! submitted by Xris on July 9, 2023, 1:05am Great illustrations! Loved the details especially with the cereal aisle! Cute story to help children get back up and try agian.