After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again, Written and Illustrated by Dan Santat

We all know Humpty and his great fall, but what we aren't aware of, is the trauma he suffered afterward. Humpty gets put back together again, but now he is afraid of heights. limiting what he can do. He no longer can sleep in the top bunk, can't reach his favorite items at the store, and worst of all, can't climb back on that wall to watch the birds he loves so much. Time, determination, and creativity are what Humpty uses to push past his fears, and eventually, climb that wall again... only to discover why he's an egg in the first place!

The illustrations, warm colors, composition, as well as Humpty's expressions help us feel Humpty's fear, determination and triumph. Excellent for discussion about trauma, fear, determination, and how life will go on.

Mark's Book Picks Score: 5

Reading Level: 2.6 • Interest Level: P-2 • AR Points: 0.5 • Lexile Level: 550 • Publisher: Roaring Brook Press• Pages: 40 • Copyright: 2017 • ISBN: 978-1-626-72682-6 • Available in Perma-Bound Binding

CYRM 2020/21 Nominee, Primary