After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty got back up again
Dan Santat
Subjects
- Fairy Tales - myths, legends and folklore from way back
- Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Average rating
An highly acclaimed theraputic twist on the classic Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme, from multi-award-winning picture book creator Dan Santat.
After the fall, Humpty Dumpty is a broken egg. Life is tough: he’s so afraid of heights after his injury, he can’t even bear to climb onto his bed, or reach his favourite cereal on the top shelf at the supermarket. But one day, fuelled by his passion for bird-watching, he decides to conquer his fears and something amazing happens…
A book that explores trauma and finding your confidence again after a fall with humour and heart.
‘A tender, wryly funny look at trauma and recovery’ GUARDIAN
‘the images, influenced by pop art and Disney, are witty and reward close attention’ SUNDAY TIMES
‘Original, humorous and ecstatic’ TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT
Reviews
A nice easy read
Chief Bart Ridiculous 13.07.2024
I liked this book, it shows kids not to give up when they fail. They just need to keep trying then they will be happy for trying
Doctor Daffodil Bluebird 28.01.2024
Star Reviewer
I loved this book! I am glad Humpty Dumpty turned into an eagle. He is happy again after his fall
Doctor Snoopy Jumpsuit 28.01.2024
Star Reviewer
I learnt that you should be brave to do things and try your best
Anonymous 24.08.2023
I liked that he wasn't an egg at the end and he kept on trying.
Madam Bernice Rollerskate 07.08.2023
The story is about the egg falling off the wall. It was funny when his clothes flew off him.
Duchess Jet Starlight 18.09.2022
It made me feel like I want to be braver and try new things like humpty dumpty
Professor Mildred Porridge-Oats 04.08.2022
I liked how he got back up again after u fell down
Anonymous 16.07.2022
This book is great because it is very humorous and it is in first person and I like those type of books where someone is telling a story. But the thing I did not understand was when his shell came off and he turned into a bird. Was the bird his yolk? But the thing I did like at the end was the cliffhanger.
Commander Jupiter Shortbread 16.07.2022
I liked the story because the ending surprised me and it follows on from the nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty. I like birds just like the main character and he was very brave.
Captain Birthday-cake Astronomical 22.08.2021
This book taught me that after you fall, you get back up and try again.
Sergeant Pablo Pineapple 12.08.2021
The lesson I learnt from this book was that even if you fall down you keep trying! I loved this book.
Princess Majorca Sunshine 12.08.2021
It was funny when he fell off at the start. He was so brave getting up the wall again.
Constable Burp Bouncy-castle 10.08.2021
I like it when he made the bird airplane because he tried his best to make it.
Esquire Snoopy Starlight 20.07.2021
