After The Fall-How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again, Written by Dan Santat

Accidents happen, and we all fall.

Humpty Dumpty knows this all too well. But little did we know how devastating and life-changing his dramatic fall would be.

Santat writes a thoughtful story about Humpty Dumpty's life after his famous fall. Through the perspective of our beloved egg friend, he tells a tender tale detailing the emotional toll his anxiety prohibits him from enjoying his favorite things in life. He misses the birds and watching them fly from the great wall, but he can't climb up another ladder as his fear is too challenging to overcome. And so he discovers a clever idea of creating a unique paper plane that could soar through the sky just like a real bird, which brings him happiness. But his beloved plane gets stuck high upon the infamous wall, and he faces the daunting task of climbing up the ladder of the wall again and facing his terrifying fear.

This beautifully illustrated picture book delivers a symbolic narrative that touches its audience with the valuable message that an eggcellent and exciting opportunity to get back up after a fall exists. With whimsical drawings that grace each page, children and adults of all ages will warm up to this inspirational story of a familiar childhood friend who learns one of life's most important lessons: Don't let the fear of falling keep you from flying!

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