Sunday, October 22, 2017

After The Fall

After The Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again)
by Dan Santat

What if Humpty Dumpty could be put back together again?   Author Dan Santat describes life for the unlucky egg after he is fixed and back in one piece.   Humpty Dumpty's life is not easy after his unfortunate fall.  Due to his mishap, he fears heights, causing him to avoid many of his favorite things.  Will Humpty Dumpty ever be able to climb up his favorite wall again?

This is a fantastic book!   Dan Santat, using a classic nursery rhyme character, has created an uplifting story about working through fears after a scary event.  The illustrations are outstanding and add to the beauty of this emotional tale.  This is a great book to use to talk about facing fears and getting back up again!  

Book trailer: