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

 After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) 

by Dan Santat

 

About the Author:

Dan Santat is the Caldecott Medal-winning and New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, Are We There Yet?, and After the Fall as well as the illustrator of many other picture books, including Crankenstein by Samantha Berger. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and various pets. He invites you to visit him online at dantat.com.

Book Summary:

"Everyone knows that when Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. But what happened after? Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's poignant tale follows Humpty Dumpty, an avid bird watcher whose favorite place to be is high up on the city wall―that is, until after his famous fall. Now terrified of heights, Humpty can longer do many of the things he loves most.Will he summon the courage to face his fear?" - Amazon.com 

AFTER THE FALL (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again)

 by Dan Santat - Children's Books Read Aloud

Reviews:

“A validating and breathtaking next chapter of a Mother Goose favorite.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“More than a nursery rhyme remix, Santat’s story speaks boldly to the grip of fear and trauma, and to the exhilaration of mastering it.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review

“The author gives wings to both his protagonist and his message about the importance of getting back up after a fall and the realization that recovering from a trauma takes time.” ―Booklist, starred review

Sources:

https://www.amazon.com/After-Fall-Humpty-Dumpty-Again/dp/1626726825/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1603578729&sr=1-1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUKt1a6I3yw