  | Humpty's great fall Author: Moore, Amy | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
One crisp autumn day, Humpty Dumpty is relaxing on his wall, when he realizes he's forgotten to do something. As he makes his way around the neighborhood, Humpty finds his friends all enjoying the beautiful fall weather--and he starts to get some clues. Can Humpty figure out what he's missing before he falls off the wall?
| Illustrator: | Cleland, Josh |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (05/15/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Other - 06/16/2025 Humpty Dumpty stars in Moore and Cleland’s pun-fueled tribute to northerly autumnal traditions. The rhyme’s classic start opens, establishing a refrain that sees the jolly egg repeatedly saved from his destined tumble: "Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.// Humpty Dumpty had a great...// Would you look at those leaves? The hot summer sun had left him feeling a bit fried. Humpty was so happy autumn had arrived." Preemptively leaping off the wall at various intervals, Humpty rakes leaves, makes a cider run, dons knits, and more. Via scratchy detailing and bright colors, digital cartoon vignettes exaggerate fall scenes as the egg companionably encounters fellow nursery-rhyme characters. When the troupe, having together ensured Humpty’s safety, end up back at the protagonist’s digs for a harvest party, the opening rhyme finally resolves with a pleasingly punning variation. Human characters are portrayed with various skin tones. Ages up to 7. (Aug.) - Copyright 2025
