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First your review of Later on the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back up Again

Aug 31, 2017 Betsy rated it it was astonishing

Sometimes its easy to forget in the midst of all those picture books about farting dogs, night kitchens, and behemothic trip the light fantastic parties that initially literature for children had a primary purpose: To instruct. Specifically, to instill in young people a clear-cutting sense of right and wrong. Learning to read was all well and adept, only what's the indicate if you tin't impart some wisdom of the elders along the manner? And before yous get-go feeling so superior in your 21st century fancypants, I would remind you thursday Sometimes its easy to forget in the midst of all those picture books about farting dogs, night kitchens, and giant trip the light fantastic parties that initially literature for children had a primary purpose: To instruct. Specifically, to instill in immature people a lucent sense of correct and incorrect. Learning to read was all well and good, merely what's the point if you can't impart some wisdom of the elders along the style? And before you start feeling so superior in your 21st century fancypants, I would remind you that picture books exercise it to varying degrees of success to this very twenty-four hour period. I'll put it another way. When a celebrity wants to write a picture book what do they do every single time? That'south correct, they moralize. They moralize the crap out of their books until the parent forced to read that dreck feels equally though someone has clubbed them over the head with a 40-pound hammer. Even the best flick book authors and illustrators have their off books too. They might be vivid only occasionally the signal of the volume feels downright clunky. Now I beloved me my Dan Santat, but the human is human. Some of his books I've felt were the bee'southward knees and others struck me as in demand of more piece of work. Afterward the Fall could have gone either fashion with me, particularly as information technology has a very fundamental bulletin at its core. That's the thing most morals, though. When the right author/illustrator finds the right story at the right time, the final products don't just fly. They soar.

Nobody enjoys falling off a wall. Entirely aside from the concrete trauma, in that location are deep psychological scars that take much longer to heal. Humpty Dumpty is a plainspoken young man. As it puts it, falling off the wall was an blow, "But information technology changed my life." No longer able to deal with heights, the things he used to bask (like bird watching) are difficult in the face up of his fears. One solar day, a paper airplane gives him an idea on how to get a new lease on life. But, as Humpty puts it, "accidents happen." And sometimes the worst accident can lead to the spit, fire, and raw determination you need to get dorsum in the game.

And at present a bit of a confession. This entire review is predicated on a lie. Well . . . non the whole review. Only if you lot know my reviews then you know that a lot of the time I brainstorm them with protestations. "I don't similar dog books but . . .", "I have a low cute threshold, only . . .", and (well-nigh egregiously), "I don't much care for didactic movie books, merely . . ." Nether normal circumstances that last caveat would have been practically the first sentence in this review. Either that or I would have begun by explaining how I came to observe this book in the outset identify. That I didn't go either of those routes can mean only 1 thing – I accept inside data virtually this volume. So, to lay it on the line, I saw Dan Santat present this book at a library conference this past summer. Now lest you remember I get overly gaga in the presence of authors and artists, a lot of my library conferences consist of listening to artistic folks speak at lunches, dinners, panels, interviews, etc. Dan's no unlike, but when he told the story about the story backside this book I suddenly found myself seeing information technology in an entirely new lite. You see, someone very close to Dan has suffered from anxiety for a very long time. This book is dedicated to that person because of the struggle Dan has seen firsthand. Look at the book that style and things begin to click in place.

Many's the fourth dimension I've seen adults tackle adult themes in a picture book format and bog down every bit a effect. When it works, information technology works brilliantly. Other times it feels like grown-upwards issues dumbed down or watered down so that they'll be "child-friendly". These books have very little to say to actual children and a lot to their fellow adults. Just because Dan wrote a book with adult anxiety in mind, that wouldn't necessarily mean that kids would care two bits about it. Fortunately, anxiety is a status that translates well to a younger literary grade. Kids are anxious creatures. Recently my daughter was simultaneously broken-hearted that she'd burn down her corneas out looking at the sun during an eclipse and worried that she'd miss it entirely. The fact that Santat chose the Humpty Dumpty plant nursery rhyme as a starting betoken is inspired. Pages similar the ane where Humpty says that later on his accident, "In that location were some parts that couldn't exist healed with bandages and glue" can be understood by children and adults akin, without sacrificing any of that essential kid-friendliness that will go on the volume accessible. On tiptop of that, Dan works in that age-one-time dictum to face and overcome your fears without bludgeoning you with it. And though as a parent I should have seen the cease coming, it turned out to be a delightful surprise for everyone in my family.

The writing. Let's talk about the writing. I've written a film book or two before because of that feel I tin now tell that the all-time ones out in that location keep the ideas short, succinct, and to the betoken (conspicuously non my own personal strength). You can fill your pages with actress literary doodads and folderols but only know that at the end of the day a true picture volume doesn't need excess. Reading this volume I could almost imagine Mr. Santat with a dent pocketknife in one hand, ready to cutting out any fatty or needless jibber jabbering that snuck into his manuscript. This isn't to say that there aren't pages that incorporate upward to vii sentences, but they lay the groundwork. For the most office Santat limits himself to the right words at the correct time. If you think there's a lot of white space in this book yous aren't wrong. Just don't go thinking that the author sacrificed anything essential when he made these cuts. With brevity he slices right to the heart of what he's trying to convey to kids and they get it, man. They go it.

Santat won a Caldecott for the movie volume Beekle not too long agone. A perfectly fine book with an art style like to that plant in Subsequently the Fall. Personally I liked Beekle simply was never quite as enthralled with information technology every bit some folks. I happen to consider this latest book Santat's best work visually. When critiquing a picture book for its art, yous go about it two ways: First yous consider the images in the volume individually then yous consider how well they work together as a whole. I can't do that with you here. Not thoroughly. Instead, let'south merely take a single example of a moment in the volume. In this story Humpty has at final constructed the perfect bird-shaped paper airplane every bit a kind of avatar, going where he cannot. Now consider the 3 page turns that get from a two-page close-upward on Humpty'due south horrified visage every bit he watches his dearest paper bird soar to the precise location he'south been trying to avert. A turn of the page and we get this rather remarkable shot of Humpty'southward head sticking out in the centre of the left-hand folio while the wall, ladder, and bird are equally sideways, born out of the correct-hand side of the right page. Another folio plow and the angle has shifted yet over again. We're at the summit of the ladder on the wall looking down at a thoroughly pissed off Humpty. Wait at where the white pace moves in these 3 sequences. Upper one-half of the folio – left-hand side – lower half (where the wall is). This is just 1 case but as I read the book through a couple times I noticed these very thoughtful choices on the part of the artist. Things like the fact that it isn't until Humpty makes his aeroplane that we get close to him. Before that moment we run into him pretty much at a altitude. And there are other creative choices hidden, like the fact that when Humpty experiences his final transforation we never see his face up, or the casual inclusion of street and business concern signs in the town that are in languages other than English language. But yous sort of have to take the book as a whole.

If someone asked me to exercise an elevator pitch for this book in one sentence I guess I'd be forced to say something near how it encourages readers to go up once more after they neglect or get injure or take some sort of challenge in their life that they need to overcome. That sort of makes the book sound overly simplified, though. I think what Santat's managed hither is something very deft and fleet of pes. This could be an inspirational picture book that people manus to graduates or adults that have suffered some kind of a trauma, no question. But its primary purpose is to speak to children, even if those kids can't entirely understand what it is that information technology's trying to say. There's no getting around its message. The question y'all have to inquire yourself then is, would you want to?

For ages 4 and upward.

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Nov 20, 2017 Dave Schaafsma rated it really liked it

Each yr my family reads all the Goodreads-honor-nominated motion picture books, and we have been doing this for years. Everyone rates each book and adds a comment and it may (or may non) touch my overall rating. This is book #fifteen of 2017.

Tara: 4.v stars. I loved it! Vert pretty, likewise.
Harry (12): (ii.5 stars). I similar how he transformed himself into a bird, but the story wasn't the best nosotros read.
Hank (eleven): (3.vii stars). I like how he faced his fears and jumped with the birds.
Lyra (ten): (4 stars). Cute

Each year my family reads all the Goodreads-honour-nominated flick books, and we have been doing this for years. Everyone rates each book and adds a annotate and information technology may (or may not) affect my overall rating. This is book #xv of 2017.

Tara: 4.5 stars. I loved information technology! Vert pretty, too.
Harry (12): (2.five stars). I like how he transformed himself into a bird, but the story wasn't the best nosotros read.
Hank (11): (three.7 stars). I like how he faced his fears and jumped with the birds.
Lyra (10): (4 stars). Cute pictures! Humpty Dumpty is best known for falling; he should be known for getting upwards.
Dave: (4 stars). What Lyra said: Love. This book is Humpty Dumpty, post fall. Courage in the confront of failure. Santat does a actually good job with the digital fine art; I especially similar the color. I had three stars for myself until but now just read this GREAT review past Betsy and was nearly completely won over by information technology, and by especially this:

"Someone very close to Dan has suffered from anxiety for a very long fourth dimension. This book is defended to that person because of the struggle Dan has seen immediate. Wait at the book that way and things brainstorm to click in place." Information technology is a book nearly feet, for kids and all ages.

Here'south Betsy's whole review:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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Jan 17, 2018 Calista rated it information technology was amazing

Inspiring! This book lifted my centre up. What happens after Humpty Dumpty fell off that wall. Well he was put back together and he became afraid. When he was on the wall, he was in the low-cal. At present he lived in the shadows of the wall. He missed the light and the birds. Eventually, he builds a paper plane and flies information technology. Information technology lands on meridian of the wall in the low-cal. And then goes after it and transforms like a caterpillar into a bird gratuitous to fly. He can in one case once more be free in the globe of low-cal.

This book is

Inspiring! This volume lifted my heart upwards. What happens after Humpty Dumpty savage off that wall. Well he was put back together and he became afraid. When he was on the wall, he was in the light. Now he lived in the shadows of the wall. He missed the light and the birds. Eventually, he builds a paper airplane and flies information technology. It lands on top of the wall in the light. Then goes after it and transforms like a caterpillar into a bird gratis to fly. He can once more be free in the world of light.

This volume is amazing! I Beloved the artwork. The isle with the cereal boxes was astounding. Then much put into so fiddling. You really must read this if you bask children's books. This is an phenomenal read. I must cheque out more from the author.

I have a nephew who loves Humpty Dumpty. This book was a big hit in my business firm. I had to read it twice.

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Oct 05, 2017 Christopher rated it it was amazing

I can honestly say I loved everything nigh this book. The artwork, the story, that cereal box aisle - I only loved information technology all!

April 25, 2018 Hilary rated it it was ok

Recommended to Hilary by: Constitute in the library

Very curt story telling how after Humpty had a fall he was scared of loftier places. He conquered his fear by climbing to the top of the wall again. I didn't like the art work much and I felt the story didn't accept much more than than a yous-can-practice-information technology message. Personally I felt it wasn't a good wall to climb in the first place. Very short story telling how later on Humpty had a autumn he was scared of high places. He conquered his fear by climbing to the top of the wall again. I didn't like the art work much and I felt the story didn't accept much more than a you-can-do-it bulletin. Personally I felt it wasn't a skilful wall to climb in the kickoff place. ...more

Considering that I accept thus far not really been all that enamoured of Dan Santat equally an illustrator (and actually have found fifty-fifty his Caldecott Hounour winning The Adventures of Beekle quite visually taxing and frustrating), I was indeed more than a bit leery with regard to After the Fall (and that amongst my Goodreads friends, the star rankings have vacillated between one star and five stars has likewise made me a trifle suspicious). Notwithstanding, as I had Later the Autumn downloaded on my Ipad and was no Because that I take thus far non actually been all that enamoured of Dan Santat as an illustrator (and really accept constitute even his Caldecott Hounour winning The Adventures of Beekle quite visually taxing and frustrating), I was indeed more than a scrap leery with regard to Afterward the Fall (and that amongst my Goodreads friends, the star rankings have vacillated between one star and 5 stars has also made me a trifle suspicious). However, as I had Later the Fall downloaded on my Ipad and was not in the mood final dark to continue reading the Thomas Mann novel I had started on Monday, I decided to attempt After the Fall and see what my own, what my personal reaction would be.

And while I take (once again) non found Dan Santat's illustrations all that much to my aesthetic tastes, both images and accompanying narrative have I gess to a bespeak been entertaining and diverting enough for a quick v minute prerusal. Nevertheless and truth be told, the rather thickly and preachily presented messages of getting up again after adversity, of overcoming fears and spreading i's proverbial wings to wing and soar once again are far also unsubtle and overtly plastered for me to truly savor

After the Fall without major reservations (and yes indeed, even if I had had Subsequently the Fall read to me as a young child, I defnitely or at to the lowest degree very likely would accept also felt that Dan Santat'southward printed words, while certainly encouraging and empowering are also much too lesson-like and educational to be a completely enjoyable and pleasureable reading feel, with the ending in particular also a flake strange and difficult to comprehend and appreciate for a child of the picture book age group). And thus, only two and a half stars for After the Autumn (and while I originally had indeed planned to round up to 3 stars, I have now decided to keep my rating at 2 stars, mostly because I have read far also many unsubtly preachy picture books in recent months and am feeling both curmudgeonly and majorly sermonised-out so to speak). ...more

Oct 03, 2017 Kate rated it it was amazing

I don't know if information technology's because the world is a messy pile of garbage right now, but this hit me just the correct way and gave me a case of tears. I don't know if it'south because the world is a messy pile of garbage correct at present, simply this hit me just the correct way and gave me a example of tears. ...more

Nov 06, 2017 Danielle rated it it was amazing

This book is wonderful in every style.
Would pair very nicely with The Red Tree.

May 01, 2019 Lani rated it actually liked it

Slap-up for little kids that might accept anxiety issues. Or fifty-fifty adults that have a burning need to know what happened to Humpty afterward he fell.

Who knew Humpty Dumpty had PTSD?

This was a really cute book that takes identify later on the rhyme. What happened to Humpty Dumpty afterward that fall? Well, plainly, he adult a severe phobia that prevented him from enjoying his life the way he had before.

The message well-nigh facing your fears, one stride at a time, is a prissy one, complemented by some cute illustrations. At first, I wasn't really certain well-nigh the ending, but yeah, I judge it makes a sort of sense (you'll come across when yous read it).

All in

Who knew Humpty Dumpty had PTSD?

This was a really cute book that takes place afterwards the rhyme. What happened to Humpty Dumpty after that fall? Well, evidently, he developed a severe phobia that prevented him from enjoying his life the way he had earlier.

The bulletin nearly facing your fears, one step at a time, is a prissy one, complemented by some cute illustrations. At start, I wasn't actually sure most the catastrophe, merely yes, I guess it makes a sort of sense (you'll see when you read it).

All in all, this was a pretty expert story about overcoming fears to live the life you want.

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Oct 07, 2017 Carrie Gelson rated it it was amazing

Kind of impossible to talk about this book without giving annihilation away. I volition just say this. I read a LOT of motion picture books. I ofttimes observe books that touch an emotional nerve or inspire a sense of awe or brand me express mirth out loud. I am amazed at the calibre of titles that go on to exist published. But I don't oftentimes find myself completely surprised. This book surprised me. The ending caught me off baby-sit and I loved it!

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Yes, information technology'due south plainly inspirational, like a self-assistance book or an instant classic. But instead of being syrupy, it's hilarious. Cheque out, for 1 example, the shelves of cereal choices as the higher the shelf, the more tempting the cereal. And I honey that there's a particular reason that this is the folk rhyme that was developed into this story....

Second read. Omg again.

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Yes, it's obviously inspirational, similar a self-help volume or an instant classic. But instead of beingness syrupy, it's hilarious. Check out, for one example, the shelves of cereal choices every bit the college the shelf, the more than tempting the cereal. And I love that at that place's a item reason that this is the folk rhyme that was developed into this story....

2nd read. Omg again.

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Nov xx, 2017 Suad Shamma rated information technology did not like it

Wow, looks like I am literally the merely one giving this volume a bad review. I admit that makes me feel a picayune bad about doing this, but I can't really change my stance considering others felt differently.

I purchased this volume subsequently seeing information technology nominated for Best Film Volume equally part of the goodreads Choice Awards 2017. I liked the concept, I liked the idea and my kid loves Humpty Dumpty then I thought information technology would be such fun reading this with him.

Unfortunately, I was disappointed by the quality of the b

Wow, looks similar I am literally the but 1 giving this book a bad review. I admit that makes me experience a footling bad about doing this, simply I can't really change my stance considering others felt differently.

I purchased this book afterwards seeing it nominated for Best Picture Book every bit part of the goodreads Choice Awards 2017. I liked the concept, I liked the idea and my child loves Humpty Dumpty and so I idea information technology would be such fun reading this with him.

Unfortunately, I was disappointed by the quality of the book in general. The illustrations seemed amateur, the printing seemed of low quality, the colors and the full general look and experience lacked greatly. I'm not usually picky near these sorts of things, only given that this is a picture volume, the quality of pictures and illustrations is a huge part that needs to be reviewed. The message behind the story was nice and sweet, but I'm not sure about the catastrophe, and then does he autumn and gets broken into pieces over again? Did he not learn his lesson then? Was he not more than careful second time around? It took him a while to get over his fear, only to go through the same affair? That part was a petty confusing.

All in all, not what I expected. I had higher hopes and expectations for this book.

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Dec 29, 2017 Lesley Burnap rated it it was amazing

Sublime artistry in words and pictures. So much to unpack. Cannot practice information technology here. Get this one for yourself, then share another re-create with those you honey, teach, care near...Thank you, Mr. Santat. ❤️

My 100th book for 2017.

Nov 06, 2017 Samantha rated it information technology was amazing

Genius. A peachy story about dealing with the aftermath of an incident that profoundly affects your life. In this case, readers go a look at how Humpty Dumpty dealt with the backwash of his autumn from the wall. I really appreciated the way that afterward Humpty Dumpty was physically put back together readers were introduced to the means in which he dealt with his mental reaction to the fall.

There is so much adept hither and the ending is incredibly uplifting. I predicted that I'd like this book, merely I

Genius. A slap-up story almost dealing with the backwash of an incident that profoundly affects your life. In this case, readers get a look at how Humpty Dumpty dealt with the aftermath of his fall from the wall. I really appreciated the fashion that after Humpty Dumpty was physically put back together readers were introduced to the ways in which he dealt with his mental reaction to the autumn.

In that location is and so much good here and the ending is incredibly uplifting. I predicted that I'd like this volume, simply I am astounded by how much I Dearest it! Highly recommended for reading aloud to PreK-2, and additionally every bit a gift for picture book enthusiasts of all ages.

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Loved this! Not to oftentimes that yous get a moving-picture show book about the later on effects of trauma and even less often that it'southward really enjoyable to read.

This is only fantastic. There wasn't an illustration I didn't love, just the page with the cereal was pretty dandy.

Loved this! Non to often that you get a moving-picture show book about the after effects of trauma and even less frequently that information technology's actually enjoyable to read.

This is just fantastic. There wasn't an illustration I didn't love, but the page with the cereal was pretty slap-up.

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May 18, 2019 Bookishrealm rated it really liked it

This was so stinking cute! Everyone is familiar with the story of Humpty Dumpty and how he barbarous and was put back together, but this book explores what happens after that tragic incident. Like most of u.s. who experience tragic events, Humpty Dumpty had a difficult time dealing with heights after the accident. He appeared to have anxiety and a sure level of fear when he had to do any action that required him to climb off the ground. Even so, he comes to realize that he has to overcome these fe This was then stinking cute! Everyone is familiar with the story of Humpty Dumpty and how he roughshod and was put dorsum together, only this book explores what happens after that tragic incident. Like most of us who experience tragic events, Humpty Dumpty had a difficult fourth dimension dealing with heights subsequently the accident. He appeared to take anxiety and a certain level of fearfulness when he had to do any activity that required him to climb off the footing. Nonetheless, he comes to realize that he has to overcome these fears when he misses being able to run into the metropolis and birds from high locations. I loved that this picture book essentially encourages readers to face their fears and to get dorsum up whenever life seems to put them down. I'k currently going through a lot in my personal life and it has been very discouraging; still, even in reading this picture book I have learned that somewhen we all have to overcome whatever is challenging u.s.. It'south a book filled with encouragements and happy endings and I love that children have the opportunity to learn more about the story of Humpty Dumpty and how he overcomes his fear of heights. The artwork is likewise amazing. I recommend that people of all ages check out this picture book. ...more

Jan 28, 2019 Laura rated it it was amazing

Our beloved nursery rhyme friend Humpty Dumpty is not just physically pieced back together but likewise emotionally healed. This is a story nigh overcoming fear and anxiety and so one can "get back on the horse," and then to speak, and sore through life with confidence!

The classic nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty retold but with cute illustrations and a dandy story-line. We all need a piddling motivational story in our lives and this is definitely one of those reads!

Nov 27, 2017 Laura rated it it was amazing

Subsequently the Autumn is a 6 Star gem for me! It had the perfect blend of meaning and heart and unique-ness. I loved it!

We all know the tale….Humpty Dumpty had a "Great Autumn". But what happened to Humpty Dumpty after the autumn? Our cute-as-tin can-be egg hero might look all put dorsum together again, but---"There were some parts that couldn't be healed with bandages and gum." That face! Humpty's expect of sadness and fear broke my eye! Poor Humpty adult a fright of heights afterward his autumn. A fear that keeps

Later on the Fall is a 6 Star precious stone for me! It had the perfect alloy of meaning and heart and unique-ness. I loved information technology!

Nosotros all know the tale….Humpty Dumpty had a "Slap-up Autumn". But what happened to Humpty Dumpty after the autumn? Our cute-as-can-exist egg hero might look all put back together again, but---"At that place were some parts that couldn't exist healed with bandages and glue." That face! Humpty'south look of sadness and fear broke my heart! Poor Humpty developed a fearfulness of heights after his fall. A fear that keeps him grounded and missing out on some of his favorite things to practise in life. Will he e'er climb up and sit on the wall once again?

Dan Santat's creative, cute, and inspiring story answers everything from: What was Humpty doing upwardly on that wall to brainstorm with? to Where is Humpty Dumpty now? The answers merely might brand perfect sense!!! And add a layer of grapheme and complete-ness to Humpty Dumpty'south story.

Beautiful, eye-catching illustrations volition proceed readers glued to the activity with anticipation and promise. You'll notice yourself rooting for Humpty to get back upwards from page one. 1 look at that face and I was hooked!

A highly recommended story that reminds usa all that accidents happen and sometimes it takes time heal.

A MUST read book.

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Oct 16, 2017 cluedupreader rated it information technology was astonishing

1 OF *THE* Best Motion-picture show BOOKS OF Late!

...All the king'southward horses and all the rex's men
Couldn't put Humpty together over again.

Or, so the nursery rhyme goes.🤴🐴

In this tale (oh, the🥚🦅puns it lends itself to), Humpty apprises readers that the king's men were able to put him dorsum together; only, "[t]here were some parts that couldn't be healed with bandages and glue."🤕 He was left emotionally scarred, agape of heights.

Told with brevity, sense of humour, and centre, it'south an uplifting story of grit and conquering o

ONE OF *THE* BEST PICTURE BOOKS OF LATE!

...All the king's horses and all the male monarch's men
Couldn't put Humpty together once more.

Or, and so the plant nursery rhyme goes.🤴🐴

In this tale (oh, the🥚🦅puns it lends itself to), Humpty apprises readers that the king's men were able to put him dorsum together; only, "[t]here were some parts that couldn't be healed with bandages and mucilage."🤕 He was left emotionally scarred, afraid of heights.

Told with brevity, humor, and heart, it'due south an uplifting story of grit and acquisition one'due south fears (oddly reminiscent of a 📺 Brady Bunch episode).

The illustrations, worthy of another Caldecott🥇, are essential to — convey role of — the story (and allude to Humpty being a🗽New Yorker: Kings County Hospital (get it? 👑), the Daily News, and more).

There is so much to this imaginative 📖 book that begs to exist reread, past children and adults alike, to grab all of its detail and meaning. But the chief takeaway is on the backside of the dust encompass:

LIFE BEGINS WHEN YOU GET Back up

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Nov 09, 2017 Kristen rated information technology information technology was amazing

So I read this to a group of 1st and 2nd graders today and was surprised by how emotional information technology fabricated me. "When we autumn, we get back up," I said at the end, with a scissure in my voice and perhaps a tear in my centre. In that location's something really powerful about this message and I think adults benefit from this message just equally much as kids exercise.

I was a lilliputian worried the kids wouldn't remember it was silly enough or be engaged by it, but they LOVED this. There was a clamor at the end for who would get to check information technology ou

So I read this to a group of 1st and 2nd graders today and was surprised by how emotional it made me. "When we fall, we become back up," I said at the end, with a crack in my vocalization and maybe a tear in my eye. There's something really powerful nigh this message and I remember adults benefit from this message just as much as kids do.

I was a picayune worried the kids wouldn't recollect it was airheaded enough or be engaged past it, simply they LOVED this. There was a clamor at the terminate for who would become to bank check information technology out, and on the spread at the terminate with the wings they were all ooohing and aaahing in delight. Information technology produced shock and awe in the kiddos and a surprisingly emotional response from me, so, you know, you should just read it!

As well, can we talk about how bully the cereal spread is? First of all, I love cereal, and I loved the use of color on that page. Just fabulous.

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Poor Humpty Dumpty! He fell off the wall and now he'due south too scared to become bird watching, his very favorite thing to practice. Kids will love seeing him face his fears and triumph over his anxiety. (FYI: adults volition beloved it likewise.) We absolutely adored this imaginative picture show book that explores what happened to Humpty Dumpty after he barbarous. Poor Humpty Dumpty! He fell off the wall and now he's too scared to go bird watching, his very favorite thing to do. Kids will dearest seeing him face his fears and triumph over his anxiety. (FYI: adults volition dear information technology too.) Nosotros admittedly adored this imaginative picture book that explores what happened to Humpty Dumpty afterwards he savage. ...more than

May 08, 2017 Emma rated it it was amazing

I freaking loved this. Fantastic artwork and a great story. And that catastrophe!

Jun 06, 2017 Paula rated it information technology was astonishing

Y'all know a picture book is infrequent when you finish information technology shaking your caput and muttering a bunch of admiring expletives, then flip to the front end and read information technology over again. Holy moly.

Wow! What an emotionally inspiring and cute volume. Dan outdid himself.

Dan Santat has completely outdone himself with this book. Can't say much without spoiling, but... WOW. Dan Santat has completely outdone himself with this book. Tin can't say much without spoiling, merely... WOW. ...more

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