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

An egg named Humpty Dumpty loves nothing more than watching birds from high on the city wall — until a great fall leaves him terrified of heights, and he must find the courage to climb again.

For the kid who's had a hard fall — literal or otherwise — and needs to see that getting back up is possible, After the Fall sits right there in that scared, stuck feeling with them.

• Big idea: Fear after a hard fall is real, but it doesn't have to be the end of the things you love.
• Vibes: Tender, quiet, and ultimately hopeful — with a visual storytelling style that lingers on small emotional beats.

• are working through a fear or anxiety of their own
• respond well to stories that sit with hard feelings before resolving them
• are learning about resilience after a setback
• appreciate art-driven storytelling with few words per page

• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Humpty Dumpty felt after his big fall, when he couldn't do the things he used to love?
• Story & problem-solving: What do you think helped Humpty Dumpty find the courage to face his fear of heights?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever been scared to try something again after it went wrong the first time?
• Imagination: What is your favorite thing to watch or do from somewhere high up, like Humpty watching the birds?
• Big idea: What do you think it means that 'life begins when you get back up'?